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Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined

di Stephen Fry

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Serie: Stephen Fry's Greek Mythology (2)

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Classic Literature. Fiction. Mythology. HTML:In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.
Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.
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.
? Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive 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.
"Mostly Chiron saw in the child, and the young man he became, boundless courage, athleticism, intelligence, and ambition. He saw too lots of words beginning with 'self,' which gave him pause. Self-belief, self-possession, self-righteousness, self-confidence, self-love. Perhaps these characteristics are as necessary to a hero as courage."
In Heroes, Fry draws out the humor and pathos in both tender love affairs and heroic battles, and reveals each myth's relevance for our own time.
? A collector's edition filled with classical art inspired by the myths and a luxe, foil-stamped jacket
? Perfect gift for 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
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Vannak hősök - és vannak a görög héroszok

Stephen Fry a görög mitológia kezdeteit elbeszélő Mítosz című könyve után a Héroszok történeteivel folytatja a mesélést. Az isteni származású hősök csodálatos kalandjai és halhatatlan hőstettei Fry könnyed, egyúttal lebilincselő stílusában hol humoros gellert kapnak, hol romantikusan szomorúak.

Mindent megtudunk, amit tudnunk kell a héroszokról: mi volt Héraklész tizenkét munkája, miért változtat kővé Medusza pillantása, és hogyan fejtette meg Oidipusz a szfinx rejtélyét. Hogyan szerezte meg meg Jaszón és az Argó legénysége az aranygyapjút. Hogyan győzött le Atalanté minden férfit futóversenyben, és hogyan járt túl mégis az eszén egy fiú pár aranyalmával.

Izgalmas csaták, félelmetes labirintusok és vérfagyasztó szörnyek várnak ránk. Megfejthetetlennek tűnő kérdésekre kereshetjük a választ ezekben az örökké aktuális legendákban, egyúttal megtudhatjuk, mire képes az ember. (Bookline)
  Gabriyella | Jan 3, 2024 |
4.25 ( )
  Moshepit20 | Oct 29, 2023 |
I liked this book more than I liked "Mythos". While Mythos started strong, I thought it lost focus and direction around the halfway point. Maybe this is unavoidable because the more interesting stories about the Olympians should come first and the 'less interesting' ones about people becoming flowers naturally come in at the end. In Heroes, Fry could focus on one hero at a time, which makes for a much more organized and interesting read. I was really hoping for the Trojan war to come up, but I guess that will be something for the next book! ( )
  bramboomen | Oct 18, 2023 |
4.5/5

“Myth can be a kind of human algebra which makes it easier to manipulate truths about ourselves. Symbols and rituals are not toys and games to be dispensed with on our arrival at adulthood, they are tools we will always need. They complement our scientific impulse; they do not stand in opposition to it.”

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.

I read the US Hardcover version and I have to say it is a beautiful edition featuring stunning classical artwork inspired by these stories. The author draws from multiple sources and does not fail to mention the different versions of the same story (if and when applicable). Contemporary references inspired by the myths make for interesting reading, as does the author’s distinctive style of storytelling, without digressing too much from the main stories. Though many of these characters and their stories were briefly mentioned in Mythos, in Heroes the author goes into much more detail. The glossary of the characters at the end of the book was very useful for reference because with so many characters and their complicated lineage, it does get a bit confusing in parts.

As I had done while reading Mythos, I paired my reading with the audiobook (narrated by the author himself) which is simply brilliant. The audio experience is immersive and I felt transported to the world of the Greek gods and heroes. Even if you’re not a fan of audiobooks, I would recommend giving Stephen Fry’s narration of his Greek mythology series a try. While I would rate Heroes (the book) a 4 out of 5 ( I’ll admit that I enjoyed Mythos a bit more), the audio version is a solid 5-star experience. ( )
  srms.reads | Sep 4, 2023 |

Algunas de las historias son muy conocidas como la de Orfeo o los trabajos de Hercules, otras son menos conocidas y a mi me parecian mas interesantes. Te hace realmente sentir la profundicdad de los mitos griegos, donde historias y personajes se conectan y re-conectan de todas las formas posibles. ( )
  trusmis | Jul 26, 2023 |
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Fry, StephenAutoreautore primariotutte le edizioniconfermato
Corver, HennyTraduttoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Edelman, MaggieDesignerautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Elskamp, Ineke van denTraduttoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Fry, StephenNarratoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Hilton Andersen, AllanTraduttoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Ruiter, PonTraduttoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
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Classic Literature. Fiction. Mythology. HTML:In this sequel to the bestselling Mythos, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes.
Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles. Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts.
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.
? Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive 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.
"Mostly Chiron saw in the child, and the young man he became, boundless courage, athleticism, intelligence, and ambition. He saw too lots of words beginning with 'self,' which gave him pause. Self-belief, self-possession, self-righteousness, self-confidence, self-love. Perhaps these characteristics are as necessary to a hero as courage."
In Heroes, Fry draws out the humor and pathos in both tender love affairs and heroic battles, and reveals each myth's relevance for our own time.
? A collector's edition filled with classical art inspired by the myths and a luxe, foil-stamped jacket
? Perfect gift for 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

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