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Troy: Our Greatest Story Retold
Stephen Fry
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Following the bestselling retellings of the Greek myths in Mythos and Heroes, Stephen Fry's bewitching third volume Troy - concerning love and war, passion and power - is now ready for ordering.
The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy, to which they will lay siege for ten whole and very bloody years.
It is Zeus, the king of the gods, who triggers the war when he asks ... Read morethe Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen, wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks, and, naturally, nature takes its course.
It is a terrible, brutal war with casualties on all sides as well as strained relations between allies. The Greek's most fearsome warrior, Achilles, argues with King Agamemnon, his commander, over another woman, the Trojan slave Briseis. The consequences lead to terrible tragedies.
In Troy you will find heroism and hatred, love and loss, revenge and regret, desire and despair. It is these human passions, written bloodily in the sands of a distant shore, that still speak to us today.
It is a myth in which we seek the truth about ourselves and which Stephen Fry brings breathtakingly to life.
Praise for Heroes and Mythos:
'Ebullient and funny' The Times
'Entertaining and edifying' Daily Telegraph
'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of literary legacy' Guardian
'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail
'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' The Times
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About Stephen Fry
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 ... Read morethe 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. 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. Show Less
Reviews for Troy: Our Greatest Story Retold
An amiable meander through the historic sources . . . Fry's light and graceful tone helps to ease the unfamiliar reader through the complicated genealogies
The Times
An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales
Observer
... Read moreFry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read
Independent
Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance
The Times
Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm
Guardian
A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling
Richard North Patterson Tragedy and passion abound as Fry retells the epic siege of Troy
Metro
Stephen Fry takes the reader into the heart of a story both mythical and grounded in history
Northern Life Magazine
This pacy, witty retelling is beautifully illustrated, with an epilogue explaining the myths and historical reality of Troy
Daily Mail
Astonishing . . . an excellent read
The Oldie
Curl up on your sofa as Stephen brings to life the legendary . . . passionate and powerful story of Troy
The List
Fry is a genial guide to Greek mythology
Daily Telegraph
Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through at the seams . . . The reader will find themselves on a fun romp through the world's greatest story
Daily Telegraph
Full of heroism, desire and drama
Eastern Daily Press
Fry really brings the tale to life, adding his own wry humour to the mix . . . Well worth a read
The Hunsbury Handbook
A story thousands of years old, only Fry could rewrite this so captivating as ever
School House
Fry takes us from the founding myth of Troy, through its most famous inhabitants and the infamous war, to the razing of the city by the vengeful and victorious Achaeans
Times
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