Like Mythos and Heroes, this story is a retelling of the Ancient Greek myths and legends, however, where this book differs from the others is that it is only covering one story: the story of Troy. Anyway, did this book live up to my expectations? Yes. In case you’re interested, here are the links to my reviews of Mythos and Heroes. Mythos and Heroes, the previous books in this ‘series’ (I use the term loosely as the author has stated he thinks each book can be read on their own), have been fantastic, so I had high hopes for this one. Whether you’ve studied Greek mythology or you’re simply looking for a good story, the Mythos series has something for you.I won’t lie to you. All three episodes are fit for an audience of any age or educational background, and are also available as audiobooks, narrated by Fry himself. Although sometimes criticised for his lack of sources or consistency, Fry’s distinctive voice and many asides and footnotes lend to a perfect meeting of understandable information and amiable storytelling. This series has been well received, and Fry has been praised for using his fame in an effort to inform the public, as he explains his belief that classics and Greek myths are for everyone. Troy, the final book, is a retelling of Homers Iliad, relating the famous tale of Achilles, Odysseus and Helen of Troy, accompanied by a myriad of other heroes in one of history’s most famous wars.

The second instalment, Heroes, covers exactly that, telling the stories of Hercules, Perseus, Theseus and all the greats, looking at the area of mythology where gods and men are combined. Mythos, the first book, draws mostly from the original sources of Hesiod and Ovid, telling of the creation of earth, the birth of the gods and the origins of mankind. Combining education with entertainment, this series covers mythology of the Greek gods, famous heroes and the Trojan war over the course of three books. Best known for TV shows like Fry & Laurie, QI and Blackadder, Stephen Fry studied at Cambridge University and is now an award-winning actor, comedian and author. This highly enjoyable retelling of Greek Mythology draws on Fry’s famous wit and humour to bring these well loved stories to a modern audience.

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