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  • By: Stephen Fry
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  • Length: 15 hrs and 25 mins
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Mythos

By: Stephen Fry
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From beloved author and commentator Stephen Fry comes a deep and riveting exploration of some of the greatest myths ever told. In Mythos, Fry recounts some of the most compelling stories in mythology — from classic favourites to lesser known myths they definitely didn’t cover in your childhood classroom.

It’s no secret that Stephen Fry is a masterful storyteller: he’s one of the most well-known and beloved writers, actors, comedians and presenters of our time. He takes the performance skills he honed on programs like Fry and Laurie and the authorial chops he mastered writing gems including The Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus, and The Liar to craft this educational, entertaining and electrifying work that makes ancient tales more relevant and exciting than ever.

Publisher's Summary

Step into another world - of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods - in Stephen Fry's momentous Sunday Times and Audible best seller, Mythos.

Discover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told....

No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.

In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld.

Shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments.

Listen with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.

Read by Stephen Fry himself, Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.

If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love Fry's follow-up books Heroes and Troy, with tales of mortals and monsters, quests and adventures.

©2017 Stephen Fry (P)2017 Penguin Audio

Critic Reviews

"A head-spinning marathon of legends." (Guardian)

"Wit and erudition are impressively evident in Stephen Fry's idiosyncratic retelling of the myths of the Greek gods.... He adds fascinating philological glosses and cultural references." (The Times)

"Fry exhibits prodigious learning, a great facility with words, and enormous erudition and enthusiasm." (Mail on Sunday)

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very good

I loved the story it was very detailed and you could visualize everything that was taking place

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Stephen as always gives a great performance

full of fun and history information Stephan makes ladies voices like pantamine dames
Not quite a page turner but good all the same

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The only way to hear them

Loved Stephen Fry's passion and joy at sharing these well-curated myths. Best way to listen.

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Exceptional as expected

As a huge fan of Stephen Fry in general it may seem biased to say I loved this book but I really did.
His storytelling is interesting, informative, emotive and, as hoped, often humors.
If you’re a fan of Greek mythology or learning more about it then I recommend this book.
Or if you’re just a fan of Stephen Fry and love listening to his voice then this book is for you.

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A great jaunt through mythology.

Endlessly enjoyable if you're a fan of mythology. Stephen Fry read his book so well that I can't wait to listen to his others in the series.

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There’s no better story-teller alive today than Stephen Fry.

Stephen Fry’s retelling of the Greek myths is delightful. Listening to his reading of “Mythos” in audio book form was a sublime pleasure. Fry pulls no punches as he relates the bawdier, bloodier & more ribald aspects of the myths. His infectious love of the characters and stories that form such a large part of the context of western culture shines through his narration and carried me along tp the very last word of the very last appendix. I savoured every morsel. He does not analyse the myths. Nor does attempt to draw out and interpret a deeper hidden meaning. He simply tells the tales in his inimitably riveting fashion. Bravo!

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Amazingly entertaining

Awesome recompilation of Greek myths put together in a really entertaining way. highly recommended for those that like those sort of stories

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A great book

This is a great collection of Greek myths and truly showcases the extraordinary stories from ancient Greece in a fun way with the expected excellent narration by Stephen Fry.

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Fry's uniquely sassy and informative summary

Treat yourself to a beautifully narrated introduction to Greek mythology that goes back to the days long before Hercules.

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Excellent, enjoyable, enlightening.

Can the man do wrong? I love Steven Fry, this book exemplifies why. His powerful intellect presenting information with his typical wit and humour. Marvellous.

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