'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' OBSERVER 'An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy. In Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, TROY will transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond. Listen in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.įeel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.Īnd witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks. Step into Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the legend of Troy - a tale of love and war, passion and power - following his sensational bestsellers MYTHOS. It gives the adventures he retells a fresh lease on life, making them engaging and exciting. These are his trademarks and he sticks to them in Heroes.
When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins. As usual, Fry’s writing style is characterized by dry, witty humour, references to the present day and his own interpretation of the stories. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice.
The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.
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