Troy - by Stephen Fry (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>"A retelling of the Greek myth of the Trojan war"--<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>In this brilliant conclusion to his bestselling <i>Mythos</i> trilogy, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry retells the tale of the Trojan War.</b> <p/>Full of tragic heroes, intoxicating love stories, and the unstoppable force of fate, there is no conflict more iconic than the Trojan War. <i>Troy</i> is the story of the epic battle retold by Fry 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. <p/>- BELOVED AUTHOR: Stephen Fry is an icon whose signature wit and mellifluous style makes this retelling utterly unique. Fans will love hearing his interpretation, whether they are familiar with the original Greek myths or not.<br>- TIMELESS STORIES: For fans of Neil Gaiman's <i>Norse Mythology</i>, Madeline Miller's <i>Circe</i> or <i>Song of Achilles</i>, or Pat Barker's <i>The Silence of the Girls</i>, this is the perfect next great read. These ancient tales never get old.<br>- STUNNING SERIES CONCLUSION: <i>Mythos</i> and <i>Heroes</i>, the first two installments in the trilogy, were international bestsellers. Now fans can read the thrilling third book.<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.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A "Favorite Books of the Summer" Pick<p>- Boston Globe</p><br><br>"There's nothing dry about Mr. Fry's exuberant stories. They're droll, witty and full of pathos. The books are handsome too, illustrated in full color with photos of classical art and works by old masters."<p>--<i>The Wall Street Journal</i></p><br><br>"Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales, revealing connections between myth and modern language, art and culture." <p>- <i>The Guardian</i> (UK)</p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter, and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in <i>A Bit of Fry and Laurie</i> (which he cowrote with Laurie) and <i>Jeeves and Wooster</i> and was unforgettable as General Melchett in <i>Blackadder</i>. He hosted over 180 episodes of <i>QI</i> and has narrated all seven of the <i>Harry Potter</i> novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of four novels--<i>Revenge, Making History, The Hippopotamus</i>, and <i>The Liar</i>--as well as three volumes of autobiography--<i>Moab is my Washpot, The Fry Chronicles</i>, and <i>More Fool Me</i>.
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