Heroes: The myths of the Ancient Greek heroes retold: Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths, cartea 2
Autor Stephen Fryen Limba Engleză Paperback – 26 iun 2019
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There are Heroes - and then there are Greek 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 bestsellingMythos, 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,Heroesis the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.
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'Ebullient and funny'The Times
'Entertaining and edifying'Daily Telegraph
'A rollicking good read'Independent
'Fry exhibits enormous erudition and enthusiasm'Mail on Sunday
'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
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Specificații
ISBN-10: 1405940360
Pagini: 496
Dimensiuni: 129 x 198 x 30 mm
Greutate: 0.37 kg
Editura: Penguin Books
Colecția Penguin
Seriile Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths, Bestsellers 2019
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom
Recenzii de la cititorii Books Express
Anonim a dat nota:
Fry's second book about Greek mythology is even more fun than the first one. Here he retells the stories of the most well known heroes of the ancient times. It's definitely worthy of your time!
Notă biografică
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 has hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings.
Recenzii
Assuredandengaging. Thepace is lively, the jokes aregenuinely funny, and Fry once again proves himselfa master of great learning worn lightly
Here, indeed, bemonsters,myriad adventuresandmachinating gods.Fry is a personable and passionate narrator
Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first.Heroesmakes 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
Frybrilliantly retells the dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless talesof these heroic men and women in all their grit and glory. Filled withwhite-knuckle chasesandtwisted labyrinths, impossible puzzlesandblood-curdling monsters
Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. It makes stories relatable without skimping on the gory details
Rich, funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot along the way
Tales offatal flaws, perilous journeys and shining acts of heroismare told withgustoandyoung and old will be engrossed.The audiobook is anabsolute gemtoo, read by the author who has awinning way of bringing these epic tales to life
Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy. The Greekgods of the past become relatable
The best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . .entertainingandedifying
A rollicking good read
Perfect for the 21st Century.Ebullient, funny, Fry retellsthe Greek myths with elegance
Awondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew.Brilliant,funny,erudite,inventive,surprisingandenthralling
Fry makes the stories relatable without skimping on the wonderful gory details, or sacrificing the traditional truths of the myth
Stephen Fry has created a magnificent book. Humorous, but with serious stories told with wit and erudition. This is a book that will delight readers of all ages. Fry's writing is never less than delightful
Fry is a natural storyteller and his lively retellings make for an entertaining read
The comedian and polymath retells age-old Greek myths in dramatic, modernised style
One of the nation's favourite intellectuals retells the epic myths of the Greek heroes in his own unique and very enjoyable way
Ebullient and funny
Entertaining and edifying
Fry exhibits enormous erudition and enthusiasm
Descriere
Mortals and Monsters. Quests and Adventures . . .
__________
There are Heroes - and then there are Greek 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.
___________
'Ebullient and funny' The Times
'Entertaining and edifying' Daily Telegraph
'A rollicking good read' Independent
'Fry exhibits enormous erudition and enthusiasm' Mail on Sunday
'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