Heroes: The myths of the Ancient Greek heroes retold (Stephen Fry’s Greek Myths, 2)

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In Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined, Stephen Fry’s retelling of the timeless tales of the “heroes", we learn about the origins, quests, triumphs and legacies of Perseus, Heracles, Bellerophon, Orpheus, Jason, Oedipus and Atalanta. The stories of Atalanta, the only female among the heroes and that of Bellephoron were completely new for me and I enjoyed them thoroughly. The Labors of Heracles and the story of Jason and the Argonauts were my personal favorites. I particularly enjoyed getting to know more about the mythical creatures the heroes go up against. Stephen Fry’s characteristic humor and wit render this an informative, entertaining and engaging read. In 2003, Fry began hosting QI (Quite Interesting), a comedy panel game television quiz show. QI was created and co-produced by John Lloyd, and features permanent panellist Alan Davies. QI has the highest viewing figures for any show on BBC Four and Dave (formerly UKTV G2). [58] [59] In 2006, Fry won the Rose d'Or award for "Best Game Show Host" for his work on the series. In October 2015, it was announced that Fry would retire as the host of QI after the "M" series, and he was replaced by Sandi Toksvig. [60] Most notably, Perseus, Herakles (Hercules), Orpheus, Theseus, Jason, Atalanta, Oedipus and a few others (more minor ones) in between. In particular, the final chapter was wonderful. It was actually magical. I was just blown away by Fry's description of why he loves these myths, and their importance to him, and why they should be key to our lives. It was amazing, and really summarised everything that Fry can bring to his story. Walton, James (3 October 2007). "Last night on television: Stephen Fry: HIV and Me (BBC2) – Great British Journeys (BBC2)". The Daily Telegraph. London. Archived from the original on 10 January 2022 . Retrieved 23 May 2012.

Fry, Stephen John, (born 24 Aug. 1957), writer, actor, comedian". Who's Who. 2007. doi: 10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.16544. Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald Fry, Stephen (30 April 2009). " 'The Guardian': Stephen Fry's letter to himself: Dearest absurd child". The Guardian. London . Retrieved 10 May 2009.a b "Stephen Fry praised for return to West End stage". BBC News. 19 November 2012 . Retrieved 19 November 2012.

Luvvie, n". Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford, England: Oxford University Press. 1 March 2008. Archived from the original on 29 June 2011 . Retrieved 25 August 2010. (requires subscription) Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Minutes of Union Council (16/10/12)" (PDF). Union of UEA Students. October 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 November 2013.QI: Why Did Hitler Have A Silly Moustache?". YouTube. Archived from the original on 28 October 2021 . Retrieved 21 August 2019. Fry, Stephen (2021). Fry's Ties: the Life and Times of a Tie Collection. Michael Joseph. ISBN 978-0241493045. I love Greek mythology, and I love Stephen Fry, so this was the perfect combination. Fry’s writing style was pretty much exactly what I expected, the perfect blend of information and humor. He stayed true to the original stories while still providing a fresh take on each of them with his more modern perspective. It makes for a very accessible but well-researched guide to the mortal heroes of Greek mythology. Fry, Stephen (4 November 2010). "Silliness". The New Adventures of Stephen Fry . Retrieved 5 November 2010. BBC Radio 4 – Program Guide for Fry's English Delight". BBC. 8 September 2008 . Retrieved 4 February 2009.

Fry, Stephen (30 November 2010). "Two Million Reasons To Be Cheerful". The New Adventures of Stephen Fry . Retrieved 3 December 2010. I enjoyed the following stories: Heracules/Hercules, Bellerophon, Atalanta and Orpheus. They either had a hint of romance or it felt a bit more like a fiction book where I could immerse a little more. Khomani, Nadia (23 February 2018). "Stephen Fry has prostate cancer". The Guardian . Retrieved 23 February 2018.Thompson, Jonathan (18 January 2004). "Annual pipe-smoker award is extinguished". The Independent. London . Retrieved 5 September 2010. [ dead link]