Mythos

Når nu Stephen Fry ikke selv læser dansk, er det godt, at vi har Karsten Pharao – kendt fra et utal af radioprogrammer, indlæser af bøger af Steinbeck, Hemingway og Kim Leine.Nu er det tid til at læne sig tilbage og lade Karsten Pharao fortælle Fry, som i MYTHOS indfanger den græske mytologis vidunderlige historier og deres relevans for den moderne læser.De græske myter er blandt de mest indflydelsesrige histo¬rier, der nogensinde er blevet fortalt, nedarvet gennem årtusinder. De har inspireret forfattere og kunstnere fra Shakespeare til Michelangelo og fra James Joyce til Walt Disney.Historierne er dybt forankret i den vestlige kulturs DNA. I Stephen Frys hænder bliver fortællingerne om titanerne og guderne en underholdende og veloplagt indføring i krigsførelse, rivalisering, erotik, bedrag, livsvisdom, triumf og tragedie.”Underholdende og lærerig, hvad mere kan man ønske sig.” – Daily Telegraph

Der er få historier, som er mere episke end Antikkens legender om græske guder og gudinder, der var drevet af stormfulde følelser såsom kærlighed, passion, raseri og hævntørst. Stephen Frys ”Mythos” tager dig med helt ind i myternes mest menneskelige kerne, og præsenterer dig for utallige myter fra den græske mytologi. Du kan blandt andet læse om den vise Athenas besynderlige fødsel, om Persephones dramatiske kidnapning, om nysgerrige Pandoras skæbnesvangre beslutning og om den berømte romance mellem Eros og Psyche. ”Mythos” er skrevet af den belæste britiske skuespiller og tv-personlighed Stephen Fry, der her, på fængslende og relaterbar vis, genfortæller de oldgamle historier om de græske guder.

Der er få historier, som er mere episke end Antikkens legender om græske guder og gudinder, der var drevet af stormfulde følelser såsom kærlighed, passion, raseri og hævntørst. Stephen Frys ”Mythos” tager dig med helt ind i myternes mest menneskelige kerne, og præsenterer dig for utallige myter fra den græske mytologi. Du kan blandt andet læse om den vise Athenas besynderlige fødsel, om Persephones dramatiske kidnapning, om nysgerrige Pandoras skæbnesvangre beslutning og om den berømte romance mellem Eros og Psyche. ”Mythos” er skrevet af den belæste britiske skuespiller og tv-personlighed Stephen Fry, der her, på fængslende og relaterbar vis, genfortæller de oldgamle historier om de græske guder.

Brought to you by PenguinSTEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES AND AUDIBLE BESTSELLER, MYTHOSDiscover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . .No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld.Shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments.Listen with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.Read by Stephen Fry himself, Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love the final instalment to Fry's retellings, ODYSSEY, a legendary voyage of peril, temptation, loss and epic adventure.'The Greek myths are told to you here by the ever-soothing voice of Stephen Fry, who takes you from Zeus to Athena with his typical humour.' The Guardian'Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he] gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist' AUDIOBOOK of the WEEK, The Times'Mythos is the best thing he's written since his superb first novel...it is entertaining and edifying - one cannot really ask for more than that.' The TelegraphIf you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love the final instalment to Fry's retellings, ODYSSEY, a legendary voyage of peril, temptation, loss and epic adventure.(c) Stephen Fry 2017 (P) Penguin Audio 2017

Brought to you by PenguinSTEP INTO ANOTHER WORLD - OF MAGIC, MAYHEM, MONSTERS AND MANIACAL GODS - IN STEPHEN FRY'S MOMENTOUS SUNDAY TIMES AND AUDIBLE BESTSELLER, MYTHOSDiscover Stephen Fry's magnificent retelling of the greatest myths and legends ever told . . .No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld.Shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments.Listen with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds.Read by Stephen Fry himself, Mythos captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love the final instalment to Fry's retellings, ODYSSEY, a legendary voyage of peril, temptation, loss and epic adventure.'The Greek myths are told to you here by the ever-soothing voice of Stephen Fry, who takes you from Zeus to Athena with his typical humour.' The Guardian'Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he] gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist' AUDIOBOOK of the WEEK, The Times'Mythos is the best thing he's written since his superb first novel...it is entertaining and edifying - one cannot really ask for more than that.' The TelegraphIf you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love the final instalment to Fry's retellings, ODYSSEY, a legendary voyage of peril, temptation, loss and epic adventure.(c) Stephen Fry 2017 (P) Penguin Audio 2017

"Wahnwitzig, klug, unglaublich komisch und amüsant." RBB RadioEins. Stephen Fry hat sich die griechischen Göttersagen vorgeknöpft: Grandios und umwerfend komisch! Zügellosigkeit, Lebenslust, Mord und Totschlag, Triumph und Tragödie: Die griechischen Göttersagen sind wilder und wüster als das Leben selbst und bieten damit alles, was sich Leser wünschen. Die alten Griechen inspirierten unter anderen Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce und Walt Disney. In Stephen Frys brillanter Nacherzählung erwachen die alten Sagen zu neuem Leben. Wir verlieben uns mit Zeus, sehen die Geburt der Athene, nehmen mit Kronos und Gaia Rache an Uranos, wir weinen mit König Midas und jagen mit der wunderschönen und furchtlosen Artemis. Meisterhaft und in bester Tradition des britischen Humors zeigt uns Stephen Fry die Bedeutung der griechischen Sagen für die Geburt der Literatur. "Frys lebendige Sprache zeugt von seiner lebenslangen Leidenschaft für die griechische Mythologie. Eine fesselnde Lektüre." The Independent

"Wahnwitzig, klug, unglaublich komisch und amüsant." RBB RadioEins. Stephen Fry hat sich die griechischen Göttersagen vorgeknöpft: Grandios und umwerfend komisch! Zügellosigkeit, Lebenslust, Mord und Totschlag, Triumph und Tragödie: Die griechischen Göttersagen sind wilder und wüster als das Leben selbst und bieten damit alles, was sich Leser wünschen. Die alten Griechen inspirierten unter anderen Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Joyce und Walt Disney. In Stephen Frys brillanter Nacherzählung erwachen die alten Sagen zu neuem Leben. Wir verlieben uns mit Zeus, sehen die Geburt der Athene, nehmen mit Kronos und Gaia Rache an Uranos, wir weinen mit König Midas und jagen mit der wunderschönen und furchtlosen Artemis. Meisterhaft und in bester Tradition des britischen Humors zeigt uns Stephen Fry die Bedeutung der griechischen Sagen für die Geburt der Literatur. "Frys lebendige Sprache zeugt von seiner lebenslangen Leidenschaft für die griechische Mythologie. Eine fesselnde Lektüre." The Independent

Til ”Mythos” har Stephen Fry indsamlet en række af de mest betagende og essentielle græske myter, der stadig har relevans for det moderne menneske. Græsk mytologi rummer nogle af grundstenene for vores moderne kultur. Forfattere og kunstnere er til alle tider blevet inspireret af dem, og inspirationen kan findes i værker af både Shakespeare og Walt Disney. Med Stephen Fry bliver myterne om krig, erotik, kærlighed og tragedier vakt til live igen på mest underholdende vis. Med Stephen Fry er det en fryd at genlæse eller opdage de fantastiske græske myter om guder og titaner. Stephen Fry har struktureret ”Mythos” med kronologiske genfortællinger.

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author. - Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive wit, 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 and offer rich cultural context Celebrating the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, Mythos breathes life into ancient tales--from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire. This gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with the brilliant storyteller Stephen Fry as your guide. - A collectible volume complete with a textured case, a foil-stamped jacket, and full-color art throughout - The perfect gift for Greek 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 by Edith Hamilton

Mythos is a modern collection of Greek myths, stylishly retold by legendary writer, actor, and comedian Stephen Fry. Fry transforms the adventures of Zeus and the Olympians into emotionally resonant and deeply funny stories, without losing any of their original wonder. This stunning book features classical artwork inspired by the myths, as well as learned notes from the author. - Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive wit, 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 and offer rich cultural context Celebrating the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths, Mythos breathes life into ancient tales--from Pandora's box to Prometheus's fire. This gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with the brilliant storyteller Stephen Fry as your guide. - A collectible volume complete with a textured case, a foil-stamped jacket, and full-color art throughout - The perfect gift for Greek 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 by Edith Hamilton

Step into Stephen Fry’s richly colourful world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in MYTHOS: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY . . . No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds. Mythos: The Illustrated Story captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age in striking colour - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.

Step into Stephen Fry’s richly colourful world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in MYTHOS: THE ILLUSTRATED STORY . . . No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. In Stephen Fry's vivid retelling, we gaze in wonder as wise Athena is born from the cracking open of the great head of Zeus and follow doomed Persephone into the dark and lonely realm of the Underworld. We shiver in fear when Pandora opens her jar of evil torments and watch with joy as the legendary love affair between Eros and Psyche unfolds. Mythos: The Illustrated Story captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age in striking colour - in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.