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Mythos
- Narrated by: Stephen Fry
- Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
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From beloved author and commentator Stephen Fry comes a deep and riveting exploration of some of the greatest myths ever told. In Mythos, Fry recounts some of the most compelling stories in mythology — from classic favourites to lesser known myths they definitely didn’t cover in your childhood classroom.
It’s no secret that Stephen Fry is a masterful storyteller: he’s one of the most well-known and beloved writers, actors, comedians and presenters of our time. He takes the performance skills he honed on programs like Fry and Laurie and the authorial chops he mastered writing gems including The Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus, and The Liar to craft this educational, entertaining and electrifying work that makes ancient tales more relevant and exciting than ever.
Summary
Step into another world - of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods - in Stephen Fry's momentous Sunday Times and Audible best seller, Mythos.
Discover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told....
No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.
In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld.
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 myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.
If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love Fry's follow-up books Heroes and Troy, with tales of mortals and monsters, quests and adventures.
Critic reviews
"A head-spinning marathon of legends." (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)
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- Martin Beecroft
- 06-12-21
Fry the great storyteller
What a wonderfully written book. God's, nymphs, monsters of Greek mythology brought up to date and told, as only Steven Fry can.
Wonderful, very enjoyable. I shall miss this masterly story telling on my daily dog walks.
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- Mark Thomas
- 11-04-18
Brilliant book!
Very good book. Enjoyed every minute. A couple of annoying editing errors (repeated lines or obvious alt takes left in) but these are few (4?)
Just get it. It fun.
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- Eleanor
- 20-03-23
More
I need more
The books are great
Soooooooooo goooood
Neeed morrrrrreeeeeeee
Pls more pls pls
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- Sean
- 06-06-21
Fantastic and gripping from start to finish
Stephen Fry as usual has you totally gripped with his usual charm and wit in a brilliant attempt at bringing some sort of order and guidance to a subject that has always confused and baffled me at the best of times. I would highly recommend!
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- Tanzeen Ferdous Alam
- 03-01-21
we all need to know the legendary stories..
loved the way Fry captures the emotions of the story. fascinating tales which are timeless..
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- Anonymous User
- 24-12-20
at once diverting and relatable
this book was bought to get me through a long surgery recovery. instead, it got me through the sorrowfully lonesome lockdown commutes.
15 hours was not enough. will be getting Heroes ASAP.
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- Anonymous User
- 14-07-19
Great retelling of timeless tales.
A really good and accessible retelling of the greek myths. This is the perfect book to start with for greek mythology. The book was initially received with some negativity for not including further stories from greek myth however this has been rectified now with heros and troy being released. Read/listen to all three you wont be disappointed!
As for the myths contained they are as relevant now as they were thousands of years ago. They speak a truth to us down the ages that reminds us that those who came before us in the depths of time were the same insecure and frail creatures as we are.
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- Dizz
- 26-06-19
Great Performance by Fry
Stephen fry seems to have the perfect voice for audio books. He does a great job at voicing his own work, which is equally as brilliant.
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- SW
- 21-05-19
Old stories retold with new flair
A great way to listen to Greek myths with a fresh retelling and factual tidbits throughout
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- Jaz
- 25-07-18
Well read, lively and interesting
Fantastic book to learn about Greek Mythology. Fry does an amazing job at bringing these stories to life.
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