Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry (English) Paperback Book

Description: Mythos by Stephen Fry The Greek myths are amongst the best stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce and Walt Disney.They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. Youll fall in love with Zeus, marvel at the birth of Athena, wince at Cronus and Gaias revenge on Ouranos, weep with King Midas and hunt with the beautiful and ferocious Artemis.Spellbinding, informative and moving, Stephen Frys Mythos perfectly captures these stories for the modern age - in all their rich and deeply human relevance. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Notes Stephen Fry retells the Greek myths, drawing out the humanity, triumph, tragedy and humour inherent to the timeless stories in a culmination of his life-long passion for them. Author Biography Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. He hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of four novels - The Stars Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus and The Liar - as well as three volumes of autobiography - Moab is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles and More Fool Me. Review Fresh revivals of the myths of ancient Greece. In his own imitable style, Fry takes an erudite look at the doings of gods, goddesses, kings, queens and ordinary mortals * The Bay * Fry takes us from Zeus to Athena with humour. The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy * Guardian * Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm * The Guardian * [Fry] exhibits prodigious learning, a great facility with words, and enormous erudition and enthusiasm * Mail on Sunday * A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought weknew. Page to page, Mythos is brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling -- Richard North Patterson * - * Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance * The Times * Mythos is Stephens vivid retelling of the Greek myths. Bringing to life the Gods, monsters and mortals of Ancient Greece, he reimagines their astonishing stories for the modern world. * Express and Star * Fry reimagines the Greek myths with wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into the modern age. A welcome addition to any bookshelf * Book Bag * Frys lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . Its a rollicking good read * The Independent * Mythos is the best thing hes written since his superb first novel . . . it is entertaining and edifying - one cannot really ask for more than that * The Telegraph * Wit and erudition are impressively evident . . . Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he] gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist -- AUDIOBOOK of the WEEK * The Times * The Greek myths are told to you here by the ever-soothing voice of Stephen Fry, who takes you from Zeus to Athena with his typical humour. The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. It is joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy threaded through so much of the tapestry of contemporary Greece * The Guardian * Promotional One of the most imaginative minds alive retells the greatest stories in history - the Greek Myths. Review Text The Greek myths are told to you here by the ever-soothing voice of Stephen Fry, who takes you from Zeus to Athena with his typical humour. The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. It is joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy threaded through so much of the tapestry of contemporary Greece Review Quote The Greek myths are told to you here by the ever-soothing voice of Stephen Fry, who takes you from Zeus to Athena with his typical humour. The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. It is joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy threaded through so much of the tapestry of contemporary Greece Promotional "Headline" One of the most imaginative minds alive retells the greatest stories in history - the Greek Myths Details ISBN1405934131 Author Stephen Fry Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2018 ISBN-10 1405934131 ISBN-13 9781405934138 Format Paperback Publication Date 2018-07-26 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Pages 464 Subtitle The Greek Myths Retold DEWEY 398.20938 Short Title Mythos Language English Audience General/Trade Series Stephen Frys Greek Myths UK Release Date 2018-07-26 AU Release Date 2018-07-26 NZ Release Date 2018-07-26 Narrator Ann Dowd Illustrator Chris Nixon Birth 1939 Affiliation Professor of Psychiatry, University of Geneva Position Illustrator Qualifications PsyD Alternative 9781405934169 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:151324960;

Price: 24.21 AUD

Location: Melbourne

End Time: 2024-11-30T23:03:31.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9.56 AUD