Stephen Fry Greek Myths Series Collection Set

by Stephen Fry, Hweryho (Brand)

Please Note That The Following Individual Books As Per Original ISBN and Cover Image In this Listing shall be Dispatched

Stephen Fry Greek Myths Series 3 Books Collection


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.


The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. You'll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaia's revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis.

Genres: Mythology, Historical Fiction

Paperback

Published January 1, 2020

About the author

Stephen John Fry is an English comedian, writer, actor, humourist, novelist, poet, columnist, filmmaker, television personality and technophile. As one half of the Fry and Laurie double act with his comedy partner, Hugh Laurie, he has appeared in A Bit of Fry and Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster. He is also famous for his roles in Blackadder and Wilde, and as the host of QI. In addition to writing for stage, screen, television and radio he has contributed columns and articles for numerous newspapers and magazines, and has also written four successful novels and a series of memoirs.

See also Mrs. Stephen Fry as a pseudonym of the author.

Reviews

[Robert Qu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Listened to it as audiobook read by the author.

A wonderful and well written introduction to the most important and most famous heroes, gods and the Iliad.
The style is extremely approachable, the characters do not feel one dimensional as they do in several other „reimaginings“ or retellings of these myths.
The style in which everything is presented especially read out by Fry himself is just most delightful.
I can absolutely recommend this book to anyone with just a superficial interest in mythology of any kind.

[Jonathan Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Having Stephen Fry read the audio version is a true treat. I loved each of the three books. Fry has an amazing ability to entice the reader with his superb style and beautifully descriptive details. I enjoyed them all so much I read them and listened to them multiple times.

[Zita Simoens · Rating 5 out of 5]

I study Latin Greek, these books are an easy, light and fun retelling of the myths I love so much. I enjoyed them all equally

[vicki hon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction to Greek Mythology..the reason for 4 stars it's very male oriented..

[Allorah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Greek myths told in a palatable and understandable way but with humor. Beautiful narration

[Lorena]

Great way to get into Mythology, the books are fun and easy to ready.

[Andreiqutz · Rating 4 out of 5]

This read is mandatory for those interested not only about Greek mythology but also the beginning of misogyny, how women are portrayed and the role they play in the oldest stories of the world