Heros_Stephen Fry

Heros_Stephen Fry

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In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry gloriously retells the epic myths of the Greek heroes - which will be loved by young and old alike.

'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'
 Daily Mail
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Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.

In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.

Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.

Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.

'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

'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald
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If you like the sound of Heroes, you'll love Mythos - Fry's first foray into the enthralling world of Greek mythology.

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  • XUELIANG

    在希腊神话里,“英雄”这个名号有着特定的含义。他们没有奥林匹斯诸神的无边法力,但是却可以挺身而出救众神于危难;他们不是凡夫俗子,但是却和凡人一样有着各种缺点。他们每个人的一生都有轰轰烈烈的功业,而他们的结局往往又是悲剧的题材。Fry在讲完诸神的故事后,从这里开始用他自己丰富多彩、活灵活现的语言讲述这些英雄的故事。喜欢古希腊文化、想了解西方文明源头、甚至只为欣赏Fry迷人的嗓音,听听这本书都会如愿以偿。