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Titles in This Set
Troy
Heroes
Mythos
Details
Condition: New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124079123
Publisher: Michael Joseph / Penguin
Age Range: General/Adult readership
Overview
This brand-new paperback boxed set gathers three of Stephen Fry's celebrated retellings of Greek mythology - Troy, Heroes and Mythos - into one collectable bundle. Fry's warm, witty and endlessly readable prose has turned these ancient stories into modern bestsellers, prized by classicists and newcomers alike. Ideal for building a home library, treating a mythology fan, or simply enjoying one of Britain's best-loved storytellers at his most engaging, this set brings gods, heroes and legendary battles vividly to life for readers of all backgrounds.
About the Books
Mythos opens Fry's trilogy of retellings, beginning at the very origins of the world: the birth of the Titans and Olympian gods, Prometheus's gift of fire, Pandora's fateful jar, and the strange romance of Eros and Psyche. It lays the divine groundwork for everything that follows.
Heroes turns from gods to mortals, following Jason and the Argonauts' quest for the Golden Fleece, Atalanta's legendary speed, and the tangled fates of Oedipus, Bellerophon and Perseus. Fry balances triumph and tragedy as these flawed, courageous humans test their limits against monsters and prophecy.
Troy completes the set with the story of the Trojan War itself - the abduction of Helen, the ten-year siege, and the pride, love and vengeance of Achilles, Hector and Paris. Fry weaves together the Iliad's drama with clarity and dark humour, delivering an epic that feels immediate and human.
Together, these three books form a coherent, chronological journey through Greek mythology - from the dawn of the gods to the fall of Troy - retold by one of Britain's most trusted storytelling voices.
About the Author
Stephen Fry is a celebrated British actor, writer, comedian and broadcaster, known for his roles in Blackadder and Jeeves and Wooster as well as his work as a documentarian and podcast host. A lifelong devotee of classical literature, Fry has become one of the most trusted contemporary voices for retelling Greek mythology, with Mythos, Heroes and Troy all becoming Sunday Times bestsellers thanks to his warmth, erudition and dry wit.
Why You'll Love This Set
Perfect for anyone wanting a witty, well-paced introduction - or a fond return - to Greek mythology, this three-book set combines scholarly depth with genuinely entertaining storytelling, all in a smart matching paperback edition worth owning and gifting.
Please Note: Cover images shown are of the UK paperback editions; ISBN as listed refers to the UK edition of this collection set.
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