Troy: Our Greatest Story Retold (Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths, 3)
Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the legend of Troy - a tale of love and war, passion and power - following his sensational bestsellers MYTHOS and HEROES
'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.
Watch 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.
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Review
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
Fry'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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| Autor |
Stephen Fry |
|---|---|
| Vydavatel |
Penguin |
| Jazyk | anglicky |
| Vazba | měkká |
| Počet stran | 432 |
| Formát | 12,9 × 19,8 cm |
| EAN | 9781405944465 |
| Rok vydání | 2021 |
| Edice |
Historie Klasická beletrie Společnost a společenské vědy |
Autor
Stephen Fry
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