It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. 'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit ' Evening Standard The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' Guardian 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.įilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mailįew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. In Heroes Fry draws out the humor and pathos in both tender love affairs and heroic battles and reveals each myth's relevance for our own time.Be a hero this Christmas and give them Stephen Fry's follow-up to Mythos, a fascinating retelling of the Greek myths and legends. Perhaps these characteristics are as necessary to a hero as courage."
Self-belief self-possession self-righteousness self-confidence self-love. He saw too lots of words beginning with 'self ' which gave him pause. "Mostly Chiron saw in the child and the young man he became boundless courage athleticism intelligence and ambition. Retellings brim with humor and emotion.Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome.
Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive voice and writing style.Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide.
Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.
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