Mythos [electronic resource] : The Greek Myths Retold
Fry, Stephen2017
eAudioBook
Step into another world - of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods - in Stephen Fry's momentous Sunday Times bestseller Mythos, brought to you by Penguin. Lose yourself in the wonder of Greek myths in Stephen Fry's vivid retelling of the ancient classics. Marvel in awe at the wise Athena as she is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus. Shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments. Listen with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds. Read by Stephen Fry himself, Mythos captures these extraordinary mythos for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance - in Fry's tantalising and magical narration. 'Fry's ear is finely tuned to the quaint tonality of some of his ancient sources. [His] distinctive voice undoubtedly adds something lively, humorous and intimate to myth's psychological dimension' Guardian 'Wit and erudition are impressively evident in Stephen Fry's idiosyncratic retelling of the myths of the Greek gods . . . He adds fascinating philological glosses and cultural references' The Times '[Fry] exhibits prodigious learning, a great facility with words, and enormous erudition and enthusiasm' Mail on Sunday
Main title:
Mythos [electronic resource] : The Greek Myths Retold / Stephen Fry
Author:
Fry, Stephen, Narrator
Edition:
Unabridged
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Penguin Books Ltd, 2017
Collation:
1 online resource (1 audio file)
Series:
Stephen Fry's Greek Myths
Biography/History:
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 Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus and The Liar - as well as three volumes of autobiography - Moab is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles and More Fool Me. Mythos and Heroes, his retelling of the Greek myths, are both Sunday Times bestsellers.
Awards:
Audie Award Nominee (Audio Publishers Association)
ISBN:
9781405934312
Language:
English
BRN:
359211