Mythos: (Ancient Greek Mythology Book for Adults, Modern Telling of Classical Greek Myths Book) (Stephen Fry's Greek Myths 1)

Mythos: (Ancient Greek Mythology Book for Adults, Modern Telling of Classical Greek Myths Book) (Stephen Fry's Greek Myths 1)

by Stephen Fry

4.6 (15,001)

4.6 stars from 15,001 reviews. One of the highest rated Historical Fiction books we track.

441 pages~7.4 hr readPublished by Penguin Books, LimitedPublished 2017-01-01

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Perfect for you if...

  • You want classical mythology explained by someone clever enough to make you laugh without dumbing it down.
  • You've heard fragments of these myths but never sat with the full, messy, human drama of them.
  • You appreciate a narrator who treats ancient stories as genuinely thrilling rather than dusty textbook material.

Maybe not for you if...

  • You prefer your mythology straight and scholarly without personality or levity.
  • You're looking for a quick reference guide rather than immersive storytelling.
  • You find Stephen Fry's voice grating or prefer retellings from different cultural perspectives.

About this book

Stephen Fry retells the Greek myths for adult readers, presenting classical stories from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire and the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians. The narratives are rendered as emotionally resonant and humorous stories while preserving their original wonder. The book includes classical artwork inspired by the myths and author's notes that provide cultural context.

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