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Mythos

The Greek Myths Retold

Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths: Book #1

by Stephen Fry

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Narrator Stephen Fry

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Length 15 hours 23 minutes

Language English

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STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES AND AUDIBLE BESTSELLER, MYTHOS

Discover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . .

No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.

In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld.

Shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments.

Listen with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.

Read by Stephen Fry himself, Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.

If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love Fry's follow-up books HEROES and TROY, with tales of mortals and monsters, quests and adventures.

'Wit and erudition are impressively evident . . . Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he] gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist' -- AUDIOBOOK OF THE WEEK - The Sunday Times

'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian

© Stephen Fry 2017 (P) Penguin Audio 2017

Classics Fiction History Poetry Nonfiction Literary Criticism

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Author Stephen Fry

Narrator Stephen Fry

ISBN 9781405934312

Length 15 hours 23 minutes

Language English

Publisher Penguin Books Ltd

Publication date November 2, 2017

Edition Unabridged

Genres Classics, Fiction, History, Poetry, Nonfiction & Literary Criticism

Libro.fm rank #2,654 Overall

Genre rank #8 in Poetry

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The Greek myths are told to you here by the ever-soothing voice of Stephen Fry, who takes you from Zeus to Athena with his typical humour. The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. It is joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy threaded through so much of the tapestry of contemporary Greece Wit and erudition are impressively evident . . . Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he] gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist' Mythos is the best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . it is entertaining and edifying - one cannot really ask for more than that Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read Fry reimagines the Greek myths with wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into the modern age. A welcome addition to any bookshelf Mythos is Stephen's vivid retelling of the Greek myths. Bringing to life the Gods, monsters and mortals of Ancient Greece, he reimagines their astonishing stories for the modern world. Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought weknew. Page to page, Mythos is brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling [Fry] exhibits prodigious learning, a great facility with words, and enormous erudition and enthusiasm Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm Fry takes us from Zeus to Athena with humour. The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy Fresh revivals of the myths of ancient Greece. In his own imitable style, Fry takes an erudite look at the doings of gods, goddesses, kings, queens and ordinary mortals I quite like Mythos, Stephen Fry's book on the Greek myths - he makes them amusing. I like people that illuminate the past with humour Mythos has the gripping nature that one would hope for from a modern blockbuster. Filled with a sharp and delightful sense of humour, Stephen Fry's many witticisms making it an even more enjoyable read. I would recommend it for so many reasons Brilliant . . . Stephen Fry's writing style makes it appealing to all. There's something for everyone Reimagines the lives of ancient Greek gods and goddesses through a humorous lens, using casual language and making valuable comparisons to modern characters or events. It's also just really, really funny Entertaining and edifying . . . Fry flexes his famous intellect in making the myths coherent and natural. The best thing Fry's written since his superb first novel, The Liar Mythos combines authority and accessibility. Most readers will learn something, many a great deal; and all will find the experience enjoyable Arguably the greatest living Englishman The patron saint of British intelligence National Treasure: noun - someone or something regarded as emblematic of a nation's cultural heritage, such as Stephen Fry Expand reviews

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