'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout.There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes.įew 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. 'Entertaining and edifying' Daily Telegraph If you like the sound of Heroes, you'll love Mythos - Fry's first foray into the enthralling world of Greek mythology. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald
Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. 'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' Guardian 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. 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.įilled 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. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mailįew 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 gloriously retells the epic myths of the Greek heroes - which will be loved by young and old alike.
Order TROY now, Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, HEROES IMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET.
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