03149cam a2200325 4500 482557782 TxAuBib 20210212120000.0 ||||||s2020||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9781797204550 1797204556 B084H2HSGZ Amazon f6ae1182-d8a8-4596-a792-f221b1711131 OverDrive (Reserve ID) 5263361 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Fry, Stephen, 1957- Heroes [Libby eBook] : The Greek Myths Reimagined. Chronicle Books LLC, 2020. Format: OverDrive Adobe EPUB eBook, Filesize: 10MB. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Read. Format: OverDrive Kindle Book. HTML:<b>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.</b><br /> <b>Perseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles.</b> 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.<br /> 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.<br /> • Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive voice and writing style.<br /> • Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome.<br /> • Retellings brim with humor and emotion.<br /> <b>"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."</b><br /> 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.<br /> • A collector's edition filled with classical art inspired by the myths and a luxe, foil-stamped jacket<br /> • Perfect gift for mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient Greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of Stephen Fry<br /> • 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. Classic Literature. Mythology. Fiction. Media Type: eBook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2021-02-11 20:24:05. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=f6ae1182-d8a8-4596-a792-f221b1711131&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Adobe EPUB eBook) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=f6ae1182-d8a8-4596-a792-f221b1711131&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (Kindle Book) https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=f6ae1182-d8a8-4596-a792-f221b1711131&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Read)