Troy
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Descrizione dell’editore
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'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
THE #1 BESTSELLER.
AN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN 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.
If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love the final instalment to Fry’s retellings, ODYSSEY, a legendary voyage of peril, temptation, loss and epic adventure.
'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
'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' The Times Literary Supplement
© Stephen Fry 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020
Recensioni dei clienti
Πόλεμος μέγας, λόγος λαμπρός — Fry in his unique own brilliance
Stephen Fry’s Troy is a magnificent, sweeping retelling of the Trojan War — a narrative that balances epic scale with Fry’s unmistakable wit, warmth, and intellectual clarity.
He takes one of the most dramatic sagas in human storytelling and renders it both intimate and exhilarating, guiding the reader through tangled loyalties, divine mischief, and the tragic brilliance of flawed heroes.
Fry’s voice is as sharp and charming as ever. He moves effortlessly between humour and heartbreak, giving the gods their caprice, the mortals their courage, and the entire war its emotional architecture. His psychological insight shines: Achilles’ fury, Hector’s honour, Helen’s complexity, and Priam’s dignity all emerge with vivid humanity.
What makes Troy exceptional is Fry’s ability to hold the grandeur of the myth without losing its human pulse. He honours the ancient sources while offering modern clarity, weaving scholarship and storytelling into a narrative that feels both authoritative and deeply alive. The battles are thrilling, the politics intricate, and the divine interventions deliciously mischievous.
For lovers of mythology, history, or Fry’s distinctive narrative brilliance, Troy is a richly rewarding journey — dramatic, thoughtful, and irresistibly engaging.
A bold, elegant, and wonderfully entertaining retelling of the world’s most enduring war.