Heroes: Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures

Stephen Fry, 2019

Overview

Stephen Fry retells the dramatic, funny, and timeless stories of Greek heroes. These figures embarked on bold adventures, faced monstrous perils, and outwitted vengeful gods with remarkable style. The book covers tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Atalanta's race, Oedipus solving the Sphinx's riddle, and Bellerophon's quest to slay the Chimera. It explores acts of bravery, cowardice, sacrifice, and murder, revealing the full spectrum of human capability.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in Greek mythology.
• Fans of Stephen Fry's previous works.
• Those seeking engaging retellings of classic adventures.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 400
• Publisher: Penguin Group
• ISBN: 9781405940368
• Year: 2019