Heroes

The dazzling companion volume to the bestselling MYTHOS. There are heroes - and then there are Greek heroesFew 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.Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.

“Arguably the greatest living Englishman”

This is a spirited retelling of stories that Fry clearly knows and loves The Times
Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny, and Fry once again proves himself a master of great learning worn lightly Guardian
Here, indeed, be monsters, myriad adventures and machinating gods. Fry is a personable and passionate narrator Mail on Sunday
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
Fry brilliantly retells the dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales of these heroic men and women in all their grit and glory. Filled with white-knuckle chases and twisted labyrinths, impossible puzzles and blood-curdling monsters Northern Ireland Homes & Lifestyle
Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. It makes stories relatable without skimping on the gory details Sunday Life
Rich, funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot along the way Eastern Daily Press
Tales of fatal flaws, perilous journeys and shining acts of heroism are told with gusto and young and old will be engrossed. The audiobook is an absolute gem too, read by the author who has a winning way of bringing these epic tales to life Western Morning News
Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy. The Greek gods of the past become relatable Guardian (on 'Mythos')
The best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . entertaining and edifying Telegraph (on 'Mythos')
A rollicking good read Independent (on 'Mythos')
Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance The Times (on 'Mythos')
A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling -- Richard North Patterson (on 'Mythos')
Fry makes the stories relatable without skimping on the wonderful gory details, or sacrificing the traditional truths of the myth i (The paper for today)
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 Moorlander
Fry is a natural storyteller and his lively retellings make for an entertaining read Hannah Beckerman, Observer
The comedian and polymath retells age-old Greek myths in dramatic, modernised style i
One of the nation's favourite intellectuals retells the epic myths of the Greek heroes in his own unique and very enjoyable way Cambridge Independent
Indendent on Sunday
The patron saint of British intelligence Daily Telegraph
National Treasure: noun - someone or something regarded as emblematic of a nation's cultural heritage, such as Stephen Fry Oxford English Dictionary

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. He is the bestselling author of four novels - The Liar, The Hippopotamus, Making History and The Stars' Tennis Balls - as well as three volumes of autobiography - Moab is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles and More Fool Me. Mythos, Heroes and Troy, his retelling of the Greek myths, are all Sunday Times bestsellers.

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