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Mythos

AUTHOR Fry, Stephen; Fry, Stephen
PUBLISHER Chronicle Books (08/27/2019)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.

This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.

- Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive wit, voice, and writing style
- Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome
- Retellings brim with humor and emotion and offer rich cultural context

Celebrating the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, Mythos breathes life into ancient tales--from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire.

This gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with the brilliant storyteller Stephen Fry as your guide.
- A collectible volume complete with a textured case, a foil-stamped jacket, and full-color art throughout
- The perfect gift for Greek mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient Greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of Stephen Fry
- Add it to the shelf with books like Circe by Madeline Miller, Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, and Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton

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ISBN-13: 9781452178912
ISBN-10: 1452178917
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 352
Carton Quantity: 12
Product Dimensions: 7.60 x 1.50 x 9.30 inches
Weight: 2.45 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Bibliography, Index, Price on Product, Maps, Illustrated
Country of Origin: CN
Subject Information
BISAC Categories
Social Science | Folklore & Mythology
Dewey Decimal: 398.209
Library of Congress Control Number: 2018048296
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Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder.

This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author.

- Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive wit, voice, and writing style
- Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome
- Retellings brim with humor and emotion and offer rich cultural context

Celebrating the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, Mythos breathes life into ancient tales--from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire.

This gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with the brilliant storyteller Stephen Fry as your guide.
- A collectible volume complete with a textured case, a foil-stamped jacket, and full-color art throughout
- The perfect gift for Greek mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient Greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of Stephen Fry
- Add it to the shelf with books like Circe by Madeline Miller, Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman, and Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton

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Author: Fry, Stephen
Stephen Fry was born in London in 1957 and educated at St

Stephen Fry was born in London in 1957 and educated at St

Stephen Fry was born in London in 1957 and educated at Stout's Hill, Uppingham, and Queens' College, Cambridge. At Caout's Hill, Uppingham, and Queens' College, Cambridge. At Caout's Hill, Uppingham, and Queens' College, Cambridge. At Cambridge he joined the Footlights, where he first met Hugh Lambridge he joined the Footlights, where he first met Hugh Lambridge he joined the Footlights, where he first met Hugh Laurie. He has numerous television appearances to his credit, urie. He has numerous television appearances to his credit, urie. He has numerous television appearances to his credit, most notably, "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", "Jeeves and Woostermost notably, "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", "Jeeves and Woostermost notably, "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", "Jeeves and Wooster", "Blackadder", "QI", and "House". Major film roles include", "Blackadder", "QI", and "House". Major film roles include", "Blackadder", "QI", and "House". Major film roles include Peter in "Peter's Friends" (1990) and Oscar Wilde in "Wilde Peter in "Peter's Friends" (1990) and Oscar Wilde in "Wilde Peter in "Peter's Friends" (1990) and Oscar Wilde in "Wilde" (1997); in the realm of television, his critically acclaim" (1997); in the realm of television, his critically acclaim" (1997); in the realm of television, his critically acclaimed "The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive" won an Emmy. He ied "The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive" won an Emmy. He ied "The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive" won an Emmy. He is the author of the best selling novels "The Liar", "The Hips the author of the best selling novels "The Liar", "The Hips the author of the best selling novels "The Liar", "The Hippopotamus", "Making History", and "Revenge: A Novel", as welpopotamus", "Making History", and "Revenge: A Novel", as welpopotamus", "Making History", and "Revenge: A Novel", as well as the highly acclaimed autobiography "Moab Is My Washpot"l as the highly acclaimed autobiography "Moab Is My Washpot"l as the highly acclaimed autobiography "Moab Is My Washpot" and, in 2005, a well-received guide to writing poetry, "The and, in 2005, a well-received guide to writing poetry, "The and, in 2005, a well-received guide to writing poetry, "The Ode Less Travelled". Ode Less Travelled". Ode Less Travelled".

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Foreword by: Fry, Stephen
Stephen Fry was born in London in 1957 and educated at St

Stephen Fry was born in London in 1957 and educated at St

Stephen Fry was born in London in 1957 and educated at Stout's Hill, Uppingham, and Queens' College, Cambridge. At Caout's Hill, Uppingham, and Queens' College, Cambridge. At Caout's Hill, Uppingham, and Queens' College, Cambridge. At Cambridge he joined the Footlights, where he first met Hugh Lambridge he joined the Footlights, where he first met Hugh Lambridge he joined the Footlights, where he first met Hugh Laurie. He has numerous television appearances to his credit, urie. He has numerous television appearances to his credit, urie. He has numerous television appearances to his credit, most notably, "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", "Jeeves and Woostermost notably, "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", "Jeeves and Woostermost notably, "A Bit of Fry and Laurie", "Jeeves and Wooster", "Blackadder", "QI", and "House". Major film roles include", "Blackadder", "QI", and "House". Major film roles include", "Blackadder", "QI", and "House". Major film roles include Peter in "Peter's Friends" (1990) and Oscar Wilde in "Wilde Peter in "Peter's Friends" (1990) and Oscar Wilde in "Wilde Peter in "Peter's Friends" (1990) and Oscar Wilde in "Wilde" (1997); in the realm of television, his critically acclaim" (1997); in the realm of television, his critically acclaim" (1997); in the realm of television, his critically acclaimed "The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive" won an Emmy. He ied "The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive" won an Emmy. He ied "The Secret Life of a Manic Depressive" won an Emmy. He is the author of the best selling novels "The Liar", "The Hips the author of the best selling novels "The Liar", "The Hips the author of the best selling novels "The Liar", "The Hippopotamus", "Making History", and "Revenge: A Novel", as welpopotamus", "Making History", and "Revenge: A Novel", as welpopotamus", "Making History", and "Revenge: A Novel", as well as the highly acclaimed autobiography "Moab Is My Washpot"l as the highly acclaimed autobiography "Moab Is My Washpot"l as the highly acclaimed autobiography "Moab Is My Washpot" and, in 2005, a well-received guide to writing poetry, "The and, in 2005, a well-received guide to writing poetry, "The and, in 2005, a well-received guide to writing poetry, "The Ode Less Travelled". Ode Less Travelled". Ode Less Travelled".

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