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Troy
- The Siege of Troy Retold
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 10 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
Brought to you by Penguin.
The number one best seller.
An epic battle that lasted 10 years. A legendary story that has survived thousands.
Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice....
When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.
Listen in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.
Feel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.
And witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks....
In Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, Troy will transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.
Critic reviews
"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)
"A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through." (Daily Telegraph)
"Hugely successful, graceful." (The Times)
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- 31-12-20
Stephen Fry is fantastic as always!
I preordered this as I thoroughly enjoyed Mythos and Heroes and I now can't wait for the Odyssey! I cannot recommend the series enough!
Thank you Mr Fry
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- Anonymous User
- 15-02-21
Stephen Fry is excellent as always
Loved it, although it was harder to follow with the abundance of characters on both sides, compared to Heroes or Mythos. Still would really recommend for everyone who loves a good story
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- Nic and Jon
- 22-02-21
Fabulous
Totally enjoyable, educational. All these years you pick up bits and bobs about Greek legends but now hear it in one place, terrific.
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- Mr. Richard Thompson
- 03-12-20
Marvellous.
As someone who has both read and studied the Iliad this is by far one of the best versions of the story, Stephen has a brilliant way of writing that makes it instantly accessible to anyone. As anyone who has read other transactions of the iliad will know it is full of names and relations and references that are verily easily confused. This simplifies the story without losing any of what makes it so special, in fact if anything it enhances the story in many ways through his brilliant narration which is after all, how the story was meant to be heard and told. I have listened to each of Stephens books in this series and eagerly await to hear if he will give us his version of the Odyssey too.
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- Cagri Gurkanli
- 31-01-21
Mythic!
A fantastic tale told by a brilliant voice. If you're interested in the Illiad, do read that work. This is not an equivalent at all. However, if you have already read it, Fry's rendering of the tale of that great city is a great way to do it.
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- David Griffiths
- 09-01-21
Bloody marvellous
As always Stephens Voice tells the best story and simplifies thing. Jolly good x
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- Mark Frankham
- 20-11-20
The narrator made it
Stephen made the story so enjoyable. I didn't want it to end. I saved it for my hour's drive home after work just like I did with his previous book, Mythos. I've just bought Heroes.
Stephen is the best narrator, ever ☺️
Thank you
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- Jon-Paul Chrystal
- 20-11-20
Great ending to the trilogy
I loved it, a great culmination for the series. a must for any mythology lover.
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- Book Reader
- 20-03-21
A Masterpiece of Storytelling for Our Age
Stephen Fry is an enthusiast. At a time when enthusiasm is denigrated as shallow it is wonderful that someone is able to pass on his enthusiasm and inspire the reader or listener to find out more. thank you Mr. Fry.
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- Anonymous User
- 25-03-21
Beautifully narrated
Who doesn't love Stephen Fry? The Trojan War retold with passion, humour, and new insights.
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