![]() 'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. 'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' The Times Literary Supplement Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through' Daily Telegraph 'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Only invulnerable Achilles and wily Odysseus may lead them to victory - but the passions of mortals merely amuse the Gods and blood is easily spilled on distant shores. Yet the city stands resolutely against Greek might. The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships. ![]() Paris the Trojan has kidnapped Helen, Greek queen and most beautiful woman of the ancient world.Ī thousand ships give chase and lay siege to Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. Step into Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the legend of Troy in his most epic book yet Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' OBSERVER 'An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy. ![]()
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