Troy

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'An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales'
-- Observer

THE #1 BESTSELLER.

AN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.

'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice . . .'

When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.

Listen in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.

Feel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.

And witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . .

In Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, TROY will transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.

If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love the final instalment to Fry’s retellings, ODYSSEY, a legendary voyage of peril, temptation, loss and epic adventure.

'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through' Daily Telegraph

'Hugely successful, graceful' The Times

'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' The Times Literary Supplement

© Stephen Fry 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Critics Review

An amiable meander through the historic sources . . . Fry's light and graceful tone helps to ease the unfamiliar reader through the complicated genealogies
The Times
An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales
Observer
Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read
Independent
Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance
The Times
Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm
Guardian
A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling
Richard North Patterson
Tragedy and passion abound as Fry retells the epic siege of Troy
Metro
Stephen Fry takes the reader into the heart of a story both mythical and grounded in history
Northern Life Magazine
This pacy, witty retelling is beautifully illustrated, with an epilogue explaining the myths and historical reality of Troy
Daily Mail
Astonishing . . . an excellent read
The Oldie

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Nothing short of genius and a brilliant tale beautifully told.I can't wait to start the last in ithis wonderful series of books. Aa I have already said Stephen Fry is a genius, thank you.
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What a great read/listen ,helped by Mr Frys dulcid tones
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