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Heroes
Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths (Related to this series)
- Author
- Stephen Fry
- Narrator
- Stephen Fry
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Publish Date
- 1 November 2018
- Run Time
- 15 hours 11 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
- Genre
- Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Ancient Greek and Roman literature, Mythical, legendary and supernatural beings, monsters and creatures
- Rating
- 5.0 (1 review)
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IMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, HEROES
Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.
In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.
Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.
Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.
Order TROY now, Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told
'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail
'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times
'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' Guardian
'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard
© Stephen Fry 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2018
Critics Review
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This is a spirited retelling of stories that Fry clearly knows and loves
The Times
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Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny, and Fry once again proves himself a master of great learning worn lightly
Guardian
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Here, indeed, be monsters, myriad adventures and machinating gods. Fry is a personable and passionate narrator
Mail on Sunday
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Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot
Herald
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Fry brilliantly retells the dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales of these heroic men and women in all their grit and glory. Filled with white-knuckle chases and twisted labyrinths, impossible puzzles and blood-curdling monsters
Northern Ireland Homes & Lifestyle
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Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. It makes stories relatable without skimping on the gory details
Sunday Life
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Rich, funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot along the way
Eastern Daily Press
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Tales of fatal flaws, perilous journeys and shining acts of heroism are told with gusto and young and old will be engrossed. The audiobook is an absolute gem too, read by the author who has a winning way of bringing these epic tales to life
Western Morning News
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Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy. The Greek gods of the past become relatable
Guardian (on 'Mythos')
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The best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . entertaining and edifying
Telegraph (on 'Mythos')
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Details
- Author
- Stephen Fry
- Narrator
- Stephen Fry
- Duration
- 15 hours 11 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 November 2018
- ISBN
- 9781405940573
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Genre
- Myths and Legends / Mythic fiction, Ancient Greek religion and mythology, Ancient Greek and Roman literature, Mythical, legendary and supernatural beings, monsters and creatures
- Rating
- 5.0(1 review)
- Narration
- 5.0(1 review)
Synopsis
IMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, HEROESFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.Order TROY now, Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' Guardian'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard© Stephen Fry 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2018
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