Odyssey
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A Sunday Times bestseller
The next book in Stephen Fry's acclaimed internationally bestselling Greek myths series telling the story of The Odyssey.
Sometimes the hardest journey is the way back home . . .
Wily Odysseus, King of Ithaca, has won Troy for the Greeks – after a decade of brutal, bloody warfare. But now this warrior remembers he is a husband and father – and his gaze turns longingly towards home.
Setting sail with a small fleet, Odysseus dreams of soon lying in the arms of his beloved wife Penelope, and of teaching his son Telemachus the ways of a warrior. However, the gods laugh at the foolish hopes of mortals. And, angered by this upstart, Poseidon – God of the ocean realms – curses our hero to wander the seas for ten long years.
Encountering one-eyed giants, six-headed monsters, terrible storms, titanic whirlpools, hypnotic sirens, seductive witches and jealous goddesses, Odysseus is tempted and tormented beyond any man’s endurance.
Yet he is no mere mortal – and the lure of his wife and son draws him, step by step, stroke by stroke, ever closer to home and his ultimate destiny . . .
A tale of love and longing, return and redemption, home and hope, Stephen Fry’s Odyssey sees the author and national treasure weave the final threads of the fabulous story begun in the worldwide bestseller, Mythos, into an astonishing and mesmerising tapestry for the ages.
'With his distinctive narration, Fry brings warmth, exuberance and humour to these age-old stories, along with a range of voices...' The Guardian
'Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times
'Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail
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Singing the Hero Anew: Ἄνδρα μοι ἔννεπε, Μοῦσα with Stephen Fry
Stephen Fry’s Odyssey is a radiant triumph — a book that showcases Fry at the absolute height of his powers.
His unmistakable voice — witty, charming, and deeply humane — infuses every page with a sense of wonder that feels both ancient and freshly alive. Fry’s understanding of Greek and Roman literature runs far deeper than simple retelling; he grasps the emotional architecture of the myths, the psychology of the heroes, and the cultural heartbeat that shaped them.
What makes this book so special is the way Fry marries scholarship with storytelling. He honours the original tales while giving them a modern clarity and warmth that make them feel intimate, almost conversational. His humour sparkles, his insights land with quiet brilliance, and his affection for the characters — flawed, noble, monstrous, magnificent — shines through unmistakably.
Reading Odyssey is an indulgence in the best sense: soothing, immersive, and nourishing to anyone whose soul feels at home in the world of ancient myth. It’s a book that invites you to linger, to dream, and to rediscover the timeless magic of the Greek imagination.
A beautiful, generous work — and an essential read for lovers of mythology and lovers of Fry alike.