Mythos mythos is a modern collection of greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian stephen fry. Ebullient, funny, fry retells the greek myths with elegance the times a wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought weknew. As sequel to mythos, stephen fry s humorous take on the beginning of the greek myths and life of the gods, heroes focuses on some of the most distinguished greek heroes. The greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. A trilogy will see fry telling a variety of stories about greek gods and heroes in a show. Fry reimagines the greek myths with wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into the modern age. People have been telling and retelling the greek myths for more than 2,000 years. Mythos audiobook by stephen fry 9781405934312 rakuten kobo. Longtime collaborators fry and wiseman teamed up to produce a suite of music based on frys sunday times bestseller, mythos. Jun 15, 2018 stephen frys mythos at the shaw festival is precisely as advertised over three nights, the english comedian, author and quizshow host simply tells ancient greek myths first focusing on.
Shortlisted for best audiobook in the specsavers national book awards 2018. Apr 26, 2018 greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult. This publication embraces a trio of publishing platforms, combining the traditional with the modern. The legendary writer, actor, and comedian breathes life into ancient tales, from pandoras box to prometheuss fire, and transforms the adventures of zeus and the olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Stephen fry has announced he will embark on his first uk tour in nearly 40 years in summer 2019. Ebullient, funny, fry retells the greek myths with elegance the times a cracking good story the times literary supplement a wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Since january 1984 when i bought my first apple macintosh, through the dark late 80s and mid 90s when the company had all but 3% of the personal computer market, i have developed the thickest of skins when it comes. Greek mythology is the body of myths and teachings that belong to the ancient greeks, concerning their gods and heroes, the nature of the world, and the origins and significance of their own cult. One of the most imaginative minds alive retells the greatest stories in history the greek myths.
Its a rollicking good read the independent fry reimagines the greek myths with wit, warmth and humanity, bringing them into the modern age. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Mythos the greek myths retold audiobook by stephen fry. Penguin presents the downloadable audiobook edition of mythos written and read by stephen fry. Fry transforms the adventures of zeus and the olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. Bringing to life the gods, monsters and mortals of ancient greece, he reimagines their astonishing stories for the modern world. The greek gods are the best and worst of us, and in stephen frys hands they tell us who we are. Ive also always been utterly charmed by stephen fry. This was a very informational read and i was able to build my knowledge on greek myths and uncover more tales. The greek myths retold audiobook written by stephen fry. Stephen fry reads from his retelling of ancient greek myths.
Jul 26, 2018 the sunday times bestseller a romp through the lives of ancient greek gods. Stephen frys mythos a retelling of the greek myths. A welcome addition to any bookshelf book bag mythos is stephen s vivid retelling of the greek myths. He has hosted over 180 episodes of qi, and has narrated all seven of the harry potter novels for the audiobook recordings. May 02, 2019 stephen fry has announced he will embark on his first uk tour in nearly 40 years in summer 2019. Mythos, a retelling of the myths of ancient greece audio book. I have just purchased the audio version of heroes, stephen s newest book on ancient greek mythology and i am looking forward to hearing it, and i am sure.
Ebullient, funny, fry retells the greek myths with elegance, the times. Aug 27, 2019 celebrating the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the greek myths, mythos breathes life into ancient talesfrom pandoras box to prometheuss fire. The combination of these two things was an absolute delight. Why buy the book when you can have stephen fry read it to you a fascinating feeling to the greek myths.
Mythos is a retelling of the greek myths by the brilliant british actor stephen fry and one of its joys is being able to listen to it as an audiobook, read aloud by stephen fry. Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of mythos, written and read by stephen fry the greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as shakespeare, michelangelo, james joyce and walt disney. Starting with the creation and going through all the infights, backstabbings, and just plain stupid. A welcome addition to any bookshelf book bag mythos is stephens vivid retelling of the greek myths. The fry chronicles store official site of stephen fry. Stephen frys mythos at the shaw festival is precisely as advertised over three nights, the english comedian, author and quizshow host simply tells ancient greek myths first focusing on.
This audiobook invites you to explore a captivating world with the brilliant storyteller stephen fry as your guide. The greek myths retold by stephen fry audiobooks on. Now audible is proud to present arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes, read by stephen fry. Stephen fry does a brilliant job of recounting the greek myths through describing the tales of gods, goddesses and creatures alike. Stephen frys mythos a retelling of the greek myths, read by the author is todays audible daily deal, available today only in the u. A retelling of the myths of ancient greece by stephen fry michael joseph.
The greek myths are amongst the best stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as shakespeare, michelangelo, james joyce and walt disney. In an afterword to his version of the earliest myths, stephen fry distinguishes between legend and myth. A welcome addition to any bookshelf book bag perfect for the 21st century. A lifelong fan of doyles detective fiction, fry has narrated the definitive collection of sherlock holmes four novels and four collections of short stories. Listen to mythos the greek myths retold by stephen fry available from rakuten kobo. Penguin presents the audiobook edition of heroes, written and read by stephen fry. The greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as shakespeare, michelangelo, james joyce and walt disney. If, like me you dont have a classical education behind you, this is an excellent primer to greek mythology told with all of frys usual humour. Since january 1984 when i bought my first apple macintosh, through the dark late 80s and mid 90s when the company had all but 3% of the personal computer market, i have developed the thickest of skins when it comes to applehaters. Courtesy of our friends at penguin uk, heres the legendary stephen fry reading from his new book mythos. Here are the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the greek myths, stylishly retold by stephen fry. Mythos is stephen s vivid retelling of the greek myths. Mythos the greek myths retold by stephen fry audiobook for. The lives of perseus, herakles, theseus, jason, bellerophon, orpheus, atalanta and oedipus are covered here, albeit briefly.
Mythos audiobook by stephen fry in get popular authors free. The times audiobook of the week perfect for the 21st century. The myths of the ancient greek heroes retold audio book by stephen fry. So lucky to have found this book in the local library. Mythos by stephen fry five books expert recommendations. Jul 26, 2018 the greek myths are told to you here by the eversoothing voice of stephen fry, who takes you from zeus to athena with his typical humour. The myths of the ancient greek heroes retold audio. I thoroughly enjoyed mythos and learnt new things about the greek myths that i did not know. Why buy the book when you can have stephen fry read it to you a fascinating feeling. The fry chronicles, stephen frys second volume of autobiography.
Stephen fry is a wonderful storyteller and has a delightful voice bringing the greek myths to life. Stephen frys mythos a retelling of the greek myths, read. The greek myths are the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists as varied as shakespeare, michelangelo, james joyce and walt disney. With great jokes and an humanistic view of greek myths. Penguin presents the unabridged downloadable audiobook edition of mythos, written and read by stephen fry. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. Debbie wisemans music was inspired by stephen frys sunday times bestseller mythos a collection of vivid works retelling ancient greek myths and legends, updated for the modern age. I have just purchased the audio version of heroes, stephens newest book on ancient greek mythology and i am looking forward to hearing it, and i am sure it will be as enjoyable as mythos. Stephen frys new album, released with classic fms composer in residence, debbie wiseman obe, has flown straight to no. A book of myths jean lang 1867 1932 this is a collection of mythsmostly greek with a smattering of others from the eastwritten in a clear and easytoread style.
Bringing to life the gods, monsters and mortals of ancient greece. Dec 14, 2017 people have been telling and retelling the greek myths for more than 2,000 years. Penguin presents the unabridged audio cd edition of mythos written and read by stephen fry. Mythos written and read by stephen fry audiobook extract by.
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