Fry's Ties

Der krönende Abschluss der Mythos-Tetralogie: Die berühmteste Heldengeschichte aller ZeitenTroja ist gefallen. Nach zehn Jahren Krieg lockt für die Griechen endlich die Heimat. Während Agamemnon zu Hause die Rache Klytaimnestras erwartet, ist Odysseus dazu verdammt, über die Meere zu irren. Dabei muss er sich einäugigen Riesen, verführerischen Nymphen, schrecklichen Seeungeheuern und tosenden Stürmen stellen, um nach Ithaka zu seiner klugen Frau Penelope zurückzukehren.In einer grandios unterhaltsamen Neuerzählung des Homer'schen Epos lädt uns der Erfolgsautor Stephen Fry dazu ein, die faszinierende Welt der griechischen Mythen, Götter und Helden neu zu entdecken. Fast wünscht man sich dabei, diese Irrfahrt würde nie enden.

AN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.'An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' OBSERVER'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling' 5***** READER REVIEW ________ 'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice . . .'When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.Watch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.Feel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.And witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . .In Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, TROY will transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond. ________ 'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through' Daily Telegraph'An excellent retelling . . . told with compassion and wit' 5***** Reader Review'Hugely successful, graceful' The Times'If you want to read about TROY, this book is a must over any other' 5***** Reader Review'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' The Times Literary Supplement'The characters . . . are brilliantly brought to life' 5***** Reader Review 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

The legendary Stephen Fry breathes new life into the adventures of Odysseus for the fourth and final installment in his internationally bestselling Greek Myths series.<BR> Odysseus's journey from the battlefields of Troy to his home in Ithaca is one of the greatest stories ever told. From the lotus-eaters to the sirens, from Circe to the Cyclops, this is a tale of thrilling adventures, cunning escapes, and enduring devotion. Stephen Fry brings a thrilling refresh to the complex ancient poem with humor, pathos, and a rich love of the original tale. 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.With clear language and easy-to-follow references, this retelling offers a fresh and approachable way for new readers and longtime fans alike to experience this classic tale.BELOVED AUTHOR: Stephen Fry is an icon whose signature wit and mellifluous style make this retelling utterly unique. This is a perfect entry point-fans will love hearing his interpretation, whether they are familiar with the original myths or not.<BR><BR>TIMELESS STORIES: For fans of Christopher Nolan's blockbuster film, The Odyssey, as well as bestselling books such as Madeline Miller's Circe or Song of Achilles, Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology, or Pat Barker's The Silence of the Girls, this is the ideal next great read. These ancient tales never get old.<BR><BR>POPULAR SERIES: The previous books that comprise Stephen Fry's Greek Myths-Mythos, Heroes, and Troy-have been international bestsellers, praised for their engaging and nuanced retellings. Now fans can finally read Fry's take on The Odyssey.<BR><BR>GORGEOUS GIFT: With a vibrant contemporary design, full-color artwork throughout, and shimmering metallic highlights on the jacket, this book makes a superb present.Perfect for:- Fans of Stephen Fry- Fans of Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, starring Matt Damon and Zendaya- Ancient history buffs- Readers of myth and lore- Fans of Madeline Miller's and Pat Barker's retellings of Greek mythology- Classics majors and classicists- Art lovers

'So schlitzohrig wurden die Triumphe und Niederlagen der alten Heroen nur selten erzählt.' DPA Jason und Medea schläfern den niemals schlafenden Drachen ein und stehlen das Goldene Vlies, Theseus überwindet mit Ariadnes List den unüberwindbaren Minotaurus und findet aus dem Labyrinth - und gegen den smarten Ödipus hat die eingebildete Sphinx keine Chance: Nie wurden spektakulärere Abenteuer von clevereren Helden erlebt als in der klassischen Antike. Nun haucht der legendäre britische Komiker Stephen Fry den Sagen mit Dialogen, die an Monty-Python Sketche erinnern, neues Leben ein. 'Suchtstoff.' NDR 'Genauso entzückend und schwer aus der Hand zu legen wie ¿Mythos¿.' The Herald