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Troy

Our Greatest Story Retold
Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths: Book #3
by Stephen Fry
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Narrator Stephen Fry

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Length 10 hours 59 minutes
Language English
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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.

'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

'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

ClassicsFictionHistoryRomancePoetryHistorical FictionFantasyNonfictionLiterary CriticismSocial Science

Audiobook details

Author
Narrator Stephen Fry
ISBN 9781405944731
Length 10 hours 59 minutes
Language English
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Publication date
Edition Unabridged
Genres Classics, Fiction, History, Romance, Poetry, Historical Fiction, Fantasy, Nonfiction, Literary Criticism & Social Science
Libro.fm rank #3,027 Overall
Genre rank #13 in Literary Criticism
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Reviews

An amiable meander through the historic sources . . . Fry's light and graceful tone helps to ease the unfamiliar reader through the complicated genealogies 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 Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling Tragedy and passion abound as Fry retells the epic siege of Troy Stephen Fry takes the reader into the heart of a story both mythical and grounded in history This pacy, witty retelling is beautifully illustrated, with an epilogue explaining the myths and historical reality of Troy Astonishing . . . an excellent read Curl up on your sofa as Stephen brings to life the legendary . . . passionate and powerful story of Troy Fry is a genial guide to Greek mythology Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through at the seams . . . The reader will find themselves on a fun romp through the world's greatest story Full of heroism, desire and drama Fry really brings the tale to life, adding his own wry humour to the mix . . . Well worth a read A story thousands of years old, only Fry could rewrite this so captivating as ever Fry takes us from the founding myth of Troy, through its most famous inhabitants and the infamous war, to the razing of the city by the vengeful and victorious Achaeans Stephen Fry's Troy delivers on all its promise, and then some. In audio book form it is, for a Bronze Age tale, an unalloyed delight. Expand reviews