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Heroes : the Greek myths reimagined  Cover Image Book Book

Heroes : the Greek myths reimagined / by Stephen Fry.

Fry, Stephen, 1957- (author.).

Summary:

In this continuation of "Mythos," Stephen Fry recounts the stories of the human heroes found in Greek mythology, with illustrations of classical art inspired by the myths.
"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" -- publisher's description.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781797201863 (hardcover)
  • ISBN: 1797201867 (hardcover)
  • Physical Description: 368 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), map, genealogical table ; 25 cm.
  • Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, 2020.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Foreword -- Introduction -- Hera's dream -- Perseus -- Heracles -- Bellerophon -- Orpheus -- Jason -- Atalanta -- Oedipus -- Theseus -- Envoi -- The offspring of Echidna and Typhon -- The rages of Heracles -- Afterword -- List of characters.
Subject: Mythology, Greek.
Legends > Greece.
Greece > Folklore.
Mythologie grecque.
Légendes > Grèce.
Legends.
Mythology, Greek.
Greece.
Mythology, Greek.
Mythology, Classical.
Legends > Greece.
Heroes > Greece > Legends.
Greece > Folklore.
Classical mythology.
Legends.
Greece.
Genre: Legends.
Folklore.
Legends.
Légendes.

Available copies

  • 1 of 1 copy available at State Library of Alabama.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
APLS 398.2093 FRY 2020 31291002950333 MODEL LIBRARY Available -


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