Mythos is the best thing he's written since his superb first novel. Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist' (AUDIOBOOK of the WEEK The Times) Wit and erudition are impressively evident. It is joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy threaded through so much of the tapestry of contemporary Greece ( The Guardian) The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. 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. "synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title. The g ods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard 'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian NOW THE INSPIRATION FOR STEPHEN FRY'S MAJOR UK TOUR ' MYTHOS: A TRILOGY - GODS. If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love Fry's follow-up book Heroes which is OUT NOW, with tales of mortals and monsters, quests and adventures. Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance. We shiver when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds. 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. No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. The perfect addition to every bookshelf this Christmas. the gods will be pleased' The Timesĭiscover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told. 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods.
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