Brought to you by Penguin.Following the bestselling retellings of the Greek myths in Mythos and Heroes,Stephen Fry's bewitching third volume Troy - concerning love and war,passion and power - is now ready for ordering.The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen,a queen celebrated for her beauty,sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy,to which they will lay siege for ten whole and very bloody years.It is Zeus,the king of the gods,who triggers the war when he asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen,wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks,and,naturally,nature takes its course.It is a terrible,brutal war with casualties on all sides as well as strained relations between allies. The Greek's most fearsome warrior,Achilles,argues with King Agamemnon,his commander,over another woman,the Trojan slave Briseis. The consequences lead to terrible tragedies.In Troy you will find heroism and hatred,love and loss,revenge and regret,desire and despair. It is these human passions,written bloodily in the sands of a distant shore,that still speak to us today.It is a myth in which we seek the truth about ourselves and which Stephen Fry brings breathtakingly to life.Praise for Heroes and Mythos:'Ebullient and funny'The Times'Entertaining and edifying'Daily Telegraph'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture,modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of literary legacy'Guardian'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant...all hail Stephen Fry'Daily Mail'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is his story-telling best...the gods will be pleased'The Times Stephen Fry 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Publisher: Penguin Books LtdISBN: 9781405944724Weight: 245 gDimensions: 142 x 138 x 24 mm
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An amiable meander through the historic sources...Fry's light and graceful tone helps to ease the unfamiliar reader through the complicated genealogiesAn inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy...Fry's narrative,artfully humorous and rich in detail,breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient talesFry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths...It's a rollicking good readPerfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient,funny,Fry retells the Greek myths with eleganceLively,humorous and intimate,this retelling has real charmA wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant,funny,erudite,inventive,surprising and enthrallingTragedy and passion abound as Fry retells the epic siege of TroyStephen Fry takes the reader into the heart of a story both mythical and grounded in historyThis pacy,witty retelling is beautifully illustrated,with an epilogue explaining the myths and historical reality of TroyAstonishing...an excellent readCurl up on your sofa as Stephen brings to life the legendary...passionate and powerful story of TroyFry is a genial guide to Greek mythologyFry'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 storyFull of heroism,desire and dramaFry really brings the tale to life,adding his own wry humour to the mix...Well worth a readA story thousands of years old,only Fry could rewrite this so captivating as everFry 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
Since 1991 and the publication of his debut novel The Liar,actor and comedian Stephen Fry has enjoyed an almost unique position in British culture,balancing his talents as an entertainer whilst being recognised as a novelist with heavyweight credential. His three biographies were all runaway critical successes,and Fry is also recognised across the world as the audiobook voice of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.
Visit the Stephen Fry author pageStephen Fry
Since 1991 and the publication of his debut novel The Liar,actor and comedian Stephen Fry has enjoyed an almost unique position in British culture,balancing his talents as an entertainer whilst being recognised as a novelist with heavyweight credential. His three biographies were all runaway critical successes,and Fry is also recognised across the world as the audiobook voice of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series.
Visit the Stephen Fry author page
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