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Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.
• Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive voice and writing style.
• Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome.
• Retellings brim with humor and emotion.
"Mostly Chiron saw in the child, and the young man he became, boundless courage, athleticism, intelligence, and ambition. He saw too lots of words beginning with 'self,' which gave him pause. Self-belief, self-possession, self-righteousness, self-confidence, self-love. Perhaps these characteristics are as necessary to a hero as courage."
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.
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Release date
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OverDrive Listen audiobook
- ISBN: 9781797204215
- File size: 432900 KB
- Duration: 15:01:52
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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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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