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Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined (Stephen Frys Greek Myths, 2)

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In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry’s distinctive voice and writing style lend humor and emotion to his fresh yet reverential interpretations that deftly find resonance with our own modern minds and hearts. Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this fresh take on ancient tales invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide.BELOVED AUTHOR: Stephen Fry is an icon whose signature wit and mellifluous style makes this retelling utterly unique. Fans will love hearing his interpretations as he draws out the humor and pathos in both tender love affairs and heroic battles and discovering each myth's relevance for our own time whether they are familiar with the original Greek myths or not. STUNNING SERIES SEQUEL: The celebrated and internationally bestselling trilogy that begins with Mythos and concludes with Troy continues with Heroes. Fans of the first book will be thrilled to continue the adventure in this compelling sequel. STRIKING GIFT: With a vibrant contemporary design, full-color artwork throughout, and a luxe, foil-stamped jacket, this gorgeous collector's edition makes a superb present.Perfect for:Mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient Greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of Stephen FryAdding to the home library alongside Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, Madeline Miller's Circe or Song of Achilles, and Edith Hamilton’s Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and HeroesReaders who enjoy timeless stories, from the Grimm Brothers’ fairy tales to Egyptian mythology to legends of Greek gods Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books


Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 2, 2020


Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 368 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1797201867


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 63


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.55 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.7 x 1.55 x 9.65 inches


Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Stephen Fry's Greek Myths


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Top Amazon Reviews

    • Old Stories - New Fun
I have always loved Stephen Fry and continue to enjoy his works in this the second volume of his take on Greek Myths. Let me say this is not a re-imagining and more of a retelling with Stephen Fry's sense of wit, intelligence and wonderful asides. I've found myself delighted time and time again reading through these stories and I ALWAYS make sure to hit the footnotes. This book makes me smile every day that I open it, and I cannot thank the author enough for that wonderful joy. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 28, 2020 by Gregory
    • Get the audio.
I love Fry's reworking of the Greek myths. He is consistently entertaining. This is one book where the audio is a better bet. Although well illustrated, the typography is ill chosen. Small text with too-generous margins and footnotes in a oddly grayed-out sans serif.
Reviewed in the United States on November 15, 2020 by Phil NYC
    • A solid follow up
If you are reading this you probably read Mythos first and know whether or not Heroes is for you. I personally loved mythos and remember vaguely wondering why the stories of the heroes weren’t included. It was a complaint I had that I didn’t think much about as the book was already a fairly good length and had a focused structure I enjoyed. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the sequel had released and addressed my question. One of the reasons I picked up Mythos is that it appealed to me as a one off read rather than a drawn out series, so of course it turns out a trilogy was planned all along and I simply wasn’t paying attention. I don’t think these books are written for those who don’t already have an interest in mythology. They don’t shy away from the sometimes awkward or inconsistent points in the tales but Fry does a good job of always making sure the story is the star. My biggest complaint about the myths is one that I’m sure will have some rolling their eyes. Reading them back to back is a little depressing given that almost all of the stories end so tragically. Unlike in mythos the stars of this book are very human and suffer fates the immortals tended to avoid in the end. There’s nothing wrong with a classic greek tragedy, I guess I just didn’t think about what it would be like to read so many so close together. I still very much enjoyed the book and will of course finish the trilogy once the Iliad is released, I’ll just make sure the next book I choose to read is on the lighter and happier side. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021 by Jeff
    • A Fresh Telling of the Stories of the Mythic Greek Heroes
I enjoyed this book—and it predecessor, Mythos—a great deal. It tells the intertwined stories of the various Geek heroes clearly and amusingly, without either turning them into children's stories or getting bogged down in sources and complications. (It does not slight sources; it just does not overcomplicate the narrative with philological details.) The voice is contemporary, and that is usually an advantage. At times the references to popular culture seem a bit intrusive, but mostly they work. What could be a dryasdust report on ancient texts becomes a really good read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2020 by Brian Abel Ragen
    • A most excellent journey
Though my first degrees were in history, my exposure to the Greek myths was so poorly conducted in university that I happily ignored them for the following half century or so. Simply on the strength of having seen Mr. Fry on television led me to purchase the first book in his trilogy; that happy outcome led to getting this one. He faced a challenge, what with the various perspectives on the myths which make building a unified whole difficult. But he succeeds even when that unification has to be left, at least in part, undone. More than that, he makes the myths come alive - this is both entertaining and educational. As a Westerner, my values, to at least some degree, were shaped by the Greeks - for good or ill, these ideas about justice and courage and all the rest are still with us. And, beyond all that, this is a damned good read. And, yes, I purchased the third book. Highly recommended. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021 by S. M.Silver
    • TV Script
Title: "Heroes: Greek Myths Reimagined" Missing subtitle: "It's like your back in 7th grade!" I've read three pages, 262-265, and browsed the rest. Ready for return. This reads like a elementary school reading lesson. And I haven't read mythological renderings that were 80% dialog: He said... They answered... She claimed... He shouted... "Yes, your majesty. I'd call it maybe a mild hobble." Pelias grabbed the herald by the throat. "Did you just say that he was wearing one sandal?" "Yes, sire..." x 300 pages... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2021 by CEO GLO Inc.
    • Beautifully Told
A beautiful book with gorgeous re-tellings of the Greek myths. Stephen has such a beautiful and succinct way of showing the myths in all their original glory while re-kindling our passion for them again with his intelligent humor and careful research. A must-read for all Stephen Fry fans, Greek mythology fans, and fans of reading. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2020 by Lauren Stearns
    • Excellent treatment of ancient myths
If you’re a fan of Neil Gaiman’s treatment of Norse mythology, you’ll love Stephen’s take on Greek mythology. Outstanding writing and obvious devotion to research.
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2020 by Andrew McRory

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