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Heroes

The Myths of the Ancient Greek Heroes Retold

#2 in series

Audiobook
1 of 3 copies available
1 of 3 copies available

Brought to you by Penguin.
'Here, indeed, be monsters, myriad adventures and machinating gods. Fry is a personable and passionate narrator' — Mail on Sunday
'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' — Times
Shortlisted for the 2018 Specsavers Audiobook of the Year award.
IMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER, HEROES
Few 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 this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.
Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. 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.
Filled 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.
If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love the final instalment to Fry's retellings, ODYSSEY, a legendary voyage of peril, temptation, loss and epic adventure.
'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail
'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' Guardian
'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard
'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald
© Stephen Fry 2018 (P) Penguin Audio 2018

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    • AudioFile Magazine
      Stephen Fry's clever, plummily presented reimaginings of the ancient tales about Greek heroes is perfect for anyone who has noticed that the original stories read like soap operas on a godly scale. They specialize in eye-rolling plots full of conniving, illegitimacy, affairs, jealousy, feuds, and mistaken identities. Plus, some innocent folks whose goodness must be protected--from the gods and by the gods. In this sequel to his earlier volume, MYTHOS, Fry delivers his plain-English versions of the tales with an abundance of humor and excitement. Vivid characterizations, dramatic readings, and energetic pacing abound as we voyage with Jason, Oedipus, and more. While the result might be too over-the-top for some, it's done with appreciation and, despite the frequent sex, would be excellent family listening. A.C.S. © AudioFile 2020, Portland, Maine

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