Heroes : The Greek Myths Reimagined (Hardcover)

from riida

when i was very young, i remember borrowing (a lot of times without consent) my older sister's copy of Edith Hamilton's Mythology. It was probably the first book I can think of that I have re-read multiple times. My last memory of that book is that it was well worn. so, naturally, i was drawn to...

from jillrhudy

Like Mythos, Stephen Fry's prior book of retellings of Greek myths, Heroes is simply a joy to read. Familiar myths unfold on the page like live performances, with Fry as a chuckling master of ceremonies, having a better time than anyone. Fry makes his mythological characters alive, flawed, and in...

from bookworm12

This is a continuation of Fry's book Mythos. I loved both but with this one, I missed seeing all the rich paintings and details included in the gorgeous print version. Fry reads it himself, which is a complete delight. He tells these well-known tales of Oedipus, Medea, Hercules, Jason and the Arg...

from thegeneral

An excellent book by Fry and a fine accompaniment to his previous edition 'Mythos.' I look forward to another edition on the Trojan War. While familiar with a lot of this material Fry tells you the entire story, warts and all, though sanatised in parts in a very readable style.

from MickyFine

Stephen Fry continues his retelling of the Greek myths in this second volume, which focuses on the great ancient heroes including, Perseus, Heracles, Atalanta, Orpheus, and Theseus among others. Whether the tales are familiar or not, Fry breathes life into these myths bringing his wry humour and ...