I quite like mythos, stephen fry s book on the greek myths he makes them amusing. Stephen frys 1991 shift to fiction with the liar was met with universal acclaim, allowing the actor and comedian an almost unique parallel career as a novelist. He hosted over 180 episodes of qi, and has narrated all seven of the harry potter novels for. 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. Its a rollicking good read the independent fry reimagines the greek myths with wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into the modern age. He has turned his hand to the disparate genres of fiction, autobiography and didactic tracts with varying degrees of acclaim and success. Frys collection is the equivalent of a book advertising itself as retelling the stories from shakespeare that leaves out hamlet, othello, lear, julius. Stephen fry is an awardwinning comedian, actor, presenter and director. The greek myths retold stephen frys greek myths hardcover 2 nov 2017. A retelling of the myths of ancient greece by stephen fry michael joseph. Stephen fry is an awardwinning writer, comedian, actor, and director.
The myths of the ancient greek heroes retold stephen. The combination of these two things was an absolute delight. Mythos by stephen fry, 9788433964427, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Nov 01, 2018 for anybody who is interested in greek mythology, this book is a must. Hos adlibris hittar du miljontals bocker och produkter inom stephen fry vi har ett brett sortiment av bocker, garn, leksaker, pyssel, sallskapsspel, dekoration och mycket mer for en inspirerande vardag.
Jan 17, 2018 books mentioned affiliate links harry potter and the goblet of fire by j. Informative and fun, the narrative interlaces modern cultural references into the text, highlighting the influence of the stories on the present day. I am greek and i had just onetenth of the knowledge presented in these two books. The greek myths retold stephen frys greek myths by fry, stephen isbn. One of the most imaginative minds alive retells the greatest stories in history the greek myths. The greek myths retold by fry, stephen online on amazon. Stephen fry trilogy about ancient greece will get world. Witness athena born from the cracking open of zeuss great head and follow persephone down into the dark realm of hades. Preorder stephen fry s bewitching retelling of the legend of troy a tale of love and war, passion and power following his sensational bestsellers mythos and heroes troy. Everyone of a certain age has read or used bullock and hamilton, and they continue to be valuable if humorless references. Stephen fry is a genius and has so much knowledge on the subject. Discover book depositorys huge selection of stephen fry books online. It is a retelling of a number of ancient greek myths selected by fry. Ep 3 bell, nobels, more bells and prizes order mythos the greek myths retold.
Until july 15 at the shaw festival theatre, 10 queens parade, niagaraonthelake. Mythos and heroes are available from amazon, book depository, and other good book retailers. Live another day and bones as well as in movies such as gosford park. Ive also always been utterly charmed by stephen fry. The greek myths retold stephen frys greek myths book 1 kindle edition by fry, stephen. Penguin presents the unabridged audio cd edition of mythos written and read by stephen fry. If you may need it for school or want to educate yourself, these two books will definitely give you the best entry into a magnificent world. A trilogy, a stage version of his book mythos, in the shaw festival theatre in niagaraonthelake, ontario. I was literally counting down the days until release and once i got it i listened to the entire 15. A welcome addition to any bookshelf book bag mythos is stephen s vivid retelling of the greek myths. A retelling of the myths of ancient greece 9780718188740.
Stephen frys mythos is easily the most readable book of greek mythology that ive read so far excluding childrens versions, though those usually avoid the more violent and sexual aspects of the myths and i wish i had had it at my disposal during my high school years, when classical studies was my favourite subj. This comprised a set of three oneman shows titled gods, heroes and men, each two hours in length, which were performed consecutively, multiple times during the shows run. This publication embraces a trio of publishing platforms, combining the traditional with the modern. The greek myths retold stephen frys greek myths, band 1 fry, stephen isbn. Feb 11, 2019 mythos by stephen fry february 11, 2019 kirsty anyone who knows me is aware of my fondness for stephen fry. Mythos smart, funny, and above all great fun is the retelling we deserve by a man who has been entertaining the nation for over four decades.
Fry has made this twisted family and their tales understandable and clear with a little narrating of his own. January wrap up part i the book castle 2018 youtube. Jul 26, 2018 discover book depository s huge selection of stephen fry books online. Jan 02, 2018 the greek gods are the best and worst of us, and in stephen frys hands they tell us who we are. He hosted over 180 episodes of qi, and narrated the audio versions of the harry potter novels. Mythos was followed by fry s 2018 book heroes, a retelling of myths about greek heroes. Discount prices on books by stephen fry, including titles like political correctness the munk debates. Stephen fry who fell in love with these stories as a child retells these myths for our tragic, comic, fateful age. The times audiobook of the week perfect for the 21st century. I love ancient mythology and have found it really hard to find a conclusive retelling that isnt.
Aug 17, 2017 fry is known for british tv series such as blackadder ii and jeeves and wooster, and has appeared on american ones such as 24. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc. Discover book depository s huge selection of stephen fry books online. Jun 12, 2018 by stephen fry, directed by tim carroll. He rose to fame alongside hugh laurie in a bit of fry and laurie which he cowrote with laurie and jeeves and wooster, and was unforgettable as captain melchett in blackadder. Mythos, the greek myths retold by stephen fry 97814059348. I like people that illuminate the past with humour jools holland fresh revivals of the myths of ancient greece. Step into another world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in stephen frys momentous sunday times bestseller, mythos a romp through the lives of ancient greek gods.
More recently he presented stephen fry the secret life of the manic depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge. Ancient greek mythology book for adults, modern telling of classical greek myths book stephen frys greek myths 1 fry, stephen on. The greek myths retold, from penguinrandom house, stephen fry has elected to take on the nearly impossible task of retelling greek mythology for a modern audience. Enter the world of stephen fry s sunday times bestseller, heroes in this companion to his bestselling mythos, stephen fry gloriously retells the epic myths of the greek heroes which will be loved by young and old alike. Stephen fry s humor, excellent writing style, and strong knowledge of greek and roman mythology combine to make this book a great read as well as a great reference. In this companion to his bestselling mythos, stephen fry gloriously retells the epic myths of the greek heroes which will be loved by young and old alike.
The fry chronicles, stephen frys second volume of autobiography. Fry s lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for greek myths. Mythos por stephen fry, 97814059348, disponible en book depository con envio gratis. The fact hes been able to stay true to them without making them dry as dust, without playing to the lowest common denominator by dumbing the stories down, speaks. Mythos by stephen fry, 97814059348, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Mythos is a retelling of a selection of greek myths and legends with stephen frys witty, sometimes selfindulgent, panache. Mythos by stephen fry, 9781452178912, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Book 1 of 2 in the stephen frys greek myths series. I was delighted to receive this as a christmas present.