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Publisher's Summary
Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, stylishly retold by Stephen Fry. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire, and transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Learned notes from the author offer rich cultural context. This volume is a doorway into a captivating world.
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- Émilie
- 2019-10-04
Amazing
After seeing his performance of mythos live at Niagra on the lake last summer, I was determined to wait for the audiobook because I know his performance to be amazing. This audiobook did not disappoint.
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- hsia pai wu
- 2019-11-01
masterful modern retelling
spell bonding fantastic. Stephen's insertions gave the myth new life and relevance without detracting from their original allure
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- Iain Buchanan
- 2019-11-17
WOW this was fantastic!
Loved every bit of it! The narrator was excellent! It is the kind of book you can listen to for long drives or short drives.
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- L. Kampp
- 2019-09-24
Please, will you tell me a story?
How does Stephen Fry do it? The pantheon of Greek Gods was never boring to me, but could be confusing and WAS bizarre and alien. Fry has made it so...Human.
This is a man who knows his subject so well that he can play with it, adding bits of cosmological physics and a Monty Python reference about cheese, yet still teach us about pounds, shillings and pence as well as the labyrinthine origins of these mythic beings.
The enchantment began immediately for me because I forgot to consider who was doing the reading. After only a few minutes of listening to his voice my parasympathetic nervous system to kicked in, slipping me gently into dreams.
For anyone who is interested in comparative religion or ancient civilizations; for anyone who ever was soothed to sleep by hearing a bedtime story, to anyone who has appreciated Fry's previous works... I truly believe that you'll enjoy hearing the early Greek stories of how it all began.
17 of 17 people found this review helpful
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- Mr Conway
- 2019-08-30
Mythology for the kitchen table
The book takes these very old stories and makes them absolutely relatable and engaging to a kitchen table audience.
Stephen Fry is the best narrator on Audible.
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
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- Kiersten
- 2019-09-17
Stephen Fry is a treasure
This man is a frickin genius. He is such a wonderful narrator AND he wrote it? I loved this book. Such a joy. His narrating is lovely and the book is lighthearted and fun. I will be listening to this again for sure.
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- Derick Morton
- 2019-09-28
Exactly what you wanted if you clicked on it.
it's exactly what you were looking for if you were searching for easily digested but accurate infotainment about the Gods.
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- Stefan Filipovits
- 2019-09-04
Fry’s Guide to the Greek pantheon
Stephen Fry’s Mythos was kind of a perfect storm for me. I’d been both on a Greek mythology jag since reading Madeline Miller’s Circe and Song Of Achilles (both of which I heartily recommend) and a Stephen Fry jag since listening to his reading of the Holmes stories. When I saw Stephen Fry had written and narrated a book on the great Greek myths I bought it immediately and loved it from word one. Fry makes the myths and legends accessible, humorous, tragic, and horrifying, often all at once. Much like his Victorian Secrets series, Fry injects his sharp wit and keen intellect to retell the most well-known myths in history in a way that’s fresh, original, and perpetually engaging. Whether you’re a college professor, a curious tween, or a well-read pensioner there’s something for everyone here.
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- ricemilk
- 2019-11-08
So good
So good just so good
Stephen Fry is an epic brain box and has a magical voice too
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- October
- 2019-11-05
breath taking.
I highly recommend this book to any fans of mythology. it is stunningly beautiful.
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- Utilisateur anonyme
- 2019-10-31
Excellent
Delightful rendition of classic tales made easy to listen to and injected with Fry's signature humor. easy for adult or kids to listen to.
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- Caleb
- 2019-10-05
Great Start, Dragging Middle
Amazing beginning. Despite dragging for a couple hours toward the middle, I reccomend to anyone
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- T. Delaune
- 2019-09-23
Fantasticicl
What a marvelous treat to reacquaint myself with the Greek Gods and Heroes, demigods and goddesses. Stephen Fry is truly a treasure and masterful story teller. Highly recommend.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful