Mythos
The Greek Myths Retold
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4.4 • 115 Ratings
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- $15.99
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- $15.99
Publisher Description
STEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, MYTHOS
'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times
Discover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . .
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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. We shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.
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 latest book TROY, an exceptional retelling of our greatest story . . .
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NOW THE INSPIRATION FOR THE MYTHOS SUITE, STEPHEN FRY AND DEBBIE WISEMAN'S MUSICAL PRODUCTION OF FRY'S THRILLING RETELLINGS
'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian
'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard
'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail
'A rollicking good read' Independent
SHORTLISTED FOR A NATIONAL BOOK AWARD
APPLE BOOKS REVIEW
Stephen Fry is renowned for his sharp storytelling, so his retelling of Greek mythology was accompanied by dauntingly high expectations. We shouldn’t have worried. Mythos is Fry at his best: witty and warm, with an endearingly intense attention to detail. From Prometheus to Persephone via Zeus and Athena, Fry asks what the fates of the Greek gods and goddesses can teach us about who we are today. His captivating take on these legends reminds us we aren't too dissimilar to these ancient protagonists. Be prepared to finish Mythos feeling very smug about your new dinner party anecdotes.
Customer Reviews
Has Elpis left the building?
Don’t know your Hero from Hera? Why is Hope left in the bottom of Pandora’s jar? Stephen Fry delights and illuminates in this creative retelling of Greek myths.
Such a pleasure
All of Stephen Fry’s intelligence & humour & insight woven into his version of the Greek Myths. Always fascinating, Fry makes them as accessible and entertaining as they have ever been - and all read in that lovely, rich, expressive Fry voice. Pure pleasure!
Mythos by Stephen fry
Awesome. Ends too soon.