<div> <p>Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotional
Mythos: The Greek Myths Reimagined
โ Scribed by Stephen Fry
- Publisher
- Chronicle Books
- Year
- 2019
- Tongue
- English
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Classical artwork inspired by the myths and learned notes from the author offer rich cultural context.
About the Author
Stephen Fry is an award-winning writer, comedian, actor, and director. He rose to fame in A Bit of Fry & Laurie and Jeeves and Wooster. He hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and narrated the audio versions of the Harry Potter novels. His books include four novels and three volumes of autobiography. He lives in Los Angeles and London.ย
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From the birth of the universe to the creation of humankind, Stephen Fry - who fell in love with these stories as a child - retells these myths for our tragic, comic, fateful age. Witness Athena born from the cracking open of Zeus's great head and follow Persephone down into the dark realm of Hades.
<p><b>Discover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . . </b><br><b></b><br><b>'Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance' <i>The Times</i></b></p><p><b>'A cracking good story' <i>The Times Literary Supplemen