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Imprint: Penguin
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Published: 01/11/2018
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ISBN: 9781405940573
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Length: 901 Minutes
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RRP: £12.00
Penguin presents the audiobook edition of Heroes written and read by Stephen Fry. *SHORTLISTED FOR BEST AUDIOBOOK AT THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARDS*
'Fry's narration is leisurely and avuncular, and he adopts a fine range of voices and frequently funny accents' Audiobook of the Week, The Times
Mortals and Monsters. Quests and Adventures . . .
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There are Heroes - and then there are Greek Heroes.
Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.
In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.
Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.
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'Ebullient and funny' The Times
'Entertaining and edifying' Daily Telegraph
'A rollicking good read' Independent
'Fry exhibits enormous erudition and enthusiasm' Mail on Sunday
'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' Guardian
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Imprint: Penguin
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Published: 01/11/2018
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ISBN: 9781405940573
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Length: 901 Minutes
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RRP: £12.00
Reviews
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This is a <b>spirited retelling</b> of stories that Fry clearly knows and loves
The Times
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<b>Assured</b> and <b>engaging</b>. The <b>pace is lively</b>, the jokes are <b>genuinely funny</b>, and Fry once again proves himself <b>a master of great learning worn lightly</b>
Guardian
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Here, indeed, be <b>monsters</b>, <b>myriad adventures</b> and <b>machinating gods</b>. <b>Fry is a personable and passionate narrator</b>
Mail on Sunday
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<b>Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. <i>Heroes</i> makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot</b>
Herald
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Fry <b>brilliantly retells the dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales </b>of these heroic men and women in a<b>ll their grit and glory</b>. Filled with <b>white-knuckle chases</b> and <b>twisted labyrinths, impossible puzzles</b> and <b>blood-curdling monsters</b>
Northern Ireland Homes & Lifestyle
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<b>Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. It makes stories relatable without skimping on the gory details</b>
Sunday Life
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<b>Rich, funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot along the way</b>
Eastern Daily Press
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Tales of <b>fatal flaws, perilous journeys and shining acts of heroism </b>are told with <b>gusto </b>and <b>young and old will be engrossed.</b> The audiobook is an <b>absolute gem </b>too, read by the author who has a <b>winning way of bringing these epic tales to life </b>
Western Morning News
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<b>Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy</b>. The Greek <b>gods of the past become relatable</b>
Guardian (on 'Mythos')
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The<i> </i>best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . <b>entertaining</b> and <b>edifying</b>
Telegraph (on 'Mythos')
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<b>A rollicking good read</b>
Independent (on 'Mythos')
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<b>Perfect for the 21st Century</b>. <b>Ebullient, funny, Fry retells</b><b> </b><b>the Greek myths with elegance<i> </i></b>
The Times (on 'Mythos')
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Fry makes the stories relatable without skimping on the wonderful gory details, or sacrificing the traditional truths of the myth
i (The paper for today)
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Stephen Fry has created a magnificent book. Humorous, but with serious stories told with wit and erudition. This is a book that will delight readers of all ages. Fry's writing is never less than delightful
Moorlander
