5/26/2023 0 Comments Stephen fry heroesYet for some reason they have never stuck. I’ve been taught them at school and observed as my daughter was taught them. I’ve read a fair few books now on Greek myths and legends. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.įilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of.“ Stuff of legend See Atalanta – who was raised by bears – outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. In this companion to his bestselling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales. “ Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes. If this is not yet you, bookmark the page and come back once you have*** Heroes – the blurb ***Our Big Reviews are written from the point of view that you have read the book. What do a fleece, a labyrinth and a winged horse all have in common? Greek myths of course! We give you our Big Review below. Our book of the month is Heroes by Stephen Fry.
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