Name: Troy
Rating: 4.239473684210526 (19 reviews)
ISBN: 9781797207070

Stephen Fry

Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. In this final book of his bestselling MYTHOS trilogy, the legendary Stephen Fry retells the epic battle with drama, humor, and vivid emotion. Achilles, Hector, Odysseus, Helen, their lovers, and their mortal enemies all burn bright in Fry's compelling prose. Illustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide.

Troy

Great installment in this series. At times it was a bit much with all of the information thrown at you, but by the end, it was extremely captivating and easy to digest for those wanting to learn more. Can't wait for Fry's take on The Odyssey next year!

(Bre)anne✨

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Great installment in this series. At times it was a bit much with all of the information thrown at you, but by the end, it was extremely captivating and easy to digest for those wanting to learn more. Can't wait for Fry's take on The Odyssey next year!

Our Greatest Story Retold

Iris

A retelling of the legend of Troy. It is Zeus, the king of the gods, who triggers war when he asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen, wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks, and naturally, nature takes its course

The Siege of Troy Retold

JoYo

Harriet Macrae

Suzie

Benjamin

Alistair Shepherd

STEP INTO STEPHEN FRY'S BEWITCHING RETELLING OF THE LEGEND TROY IN HIS MOST EPIC BOOK YET 'INIMITABLE' OBSERVER 'A DELIGHT' DAILY TELEGRAPH ________ 'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world . . .' Paris the Trojan has kidnapped Helen, Greek queen and most beautiful woman of the ancient world. A thousand ships give chase and lay siege to Troy. Yet the city stands resolutely against Greek might. Only invulnerable Achilles and wily Odysseus may lead them to victory - but the passions of mortals merely amuse the Gods and blood is easily spilled on distant shores . . . ________ 'An inimitable retelling. Rich, artfully humorous, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' Observer 'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through' Daily Telegraph 'Hugely successful, graceful' The Times 'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' The Times Literary Supplement PRAISE FOR STEPHEN FRY'S GREEK SERIES: 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times 'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian 'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard 'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail 'A rollicking good read' Independent

Kiesha

DJ Smah

Diana Irimia

Zuzanna Lewandoska

The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy, to which they will lay siege for ten whole years. It is a terrible war with casualties on all sides as well as strained relations between allies, whose consequences become tragedies. In Troy you will find heroism and hatred, love and loss, revenge and regret, desire and despair. It is these human passions, written bloodily in the sands of a distant shore, that still speak to us today.

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