Heroes
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Beschreibung des Verlags
Enter the monstrous and magical world of Stephen Fry's Sunday Times bestseller Heroes, brought to you by Penguin.
Shortlisted for the 2018 Specsavers audiobook award.
Imagine sandals on your feet, a sword in your hand and the hot sun beating down on your helmet.
Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece.
Marvel as Atalanta - a woman raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples.
Discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.
Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best..
Read by Stephen Fry himself, Heroes harnesses the magic of ancient legends in an entertaining and modern retelling in Fry's iconic and captivating narration.
'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times
'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny' Guardian
'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard
Kundenrezensionen
Κλέα ἀνδρῶν ἀείδω — The Glory of Heroes Retold by Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry’s Heroes is an utterly captivating celebration of Greek mythology, delivered with the charm, wit, and intellectual sparkle that only Fry can provide.
He writes with such natural elegance that the ancient tales feel both timeless and freshly alive, transforming legendary figures into vivid personalities with fears, flaws, humour, and humanity.
Fry’s psychological insight is remarkable; he presents each hero unvarnished, revealing their brilliance and their darkness with equal honesty. His storytelling never flatters or simplifies — instead, he digs into the emotional truth of every character, showing why these myths have endured for millennia.
The book is irresistibly entertaining: clever, warm, and full of Fry’s signature humour, yet grounded in deep respect for the original sources. It’s the kind of narrative that soothes the soul of anyone who loves Greek mythology, offering both comfort and discovery in every chapter.
A brilliant, generous work — and a must‑read for anyone who delights in myth, storytelling, or Fry’s incomparable voice.