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The Fry Chronicles

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By Stephen Fry
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The Fry Chronicles by Stephen Fry is a captivating memoir that delves into Fry's life following his release from prison, covering his time at university and his rise to fame in the world of comedy and acting. With his trademark wit and charm, Fry recounts his experiences, personal challenges, and friendships with humour and introspection. The book offers an insightful glimpse into the life of one of Britain's beloved personalities.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the wit and charm of Stephen Fry, as he shares his personal journey with humour and honesty. This memoir captures his journey through fame, academia, and the ups and downs of life with entertaining anecdotes and a deep exploration of identity and creativity. Fans of candid storytelling and celebrity memoirs will find this a compelling and delightful read.

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The Fry Chronicles

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National Treasure - noun - someone or something regarded as emblematic of a nation's cultural heritage, such as Stephen Fry (OED 2010).

Spanning 1979-1987, The Fry Chronicles charts Stephen's arrival at Cambridge up to his thirtieth birthday.

'Heartbreaking, a delight, a lovely, comfy book' — The Times

'Perfect prose and excruciating honesty. A grand reminiscence of college and theatre and comedyland in the 1980s, with tone-perfect anecdotes and genuine readerly excitement. What Fry does, essentially, is tell us who he really is. Above all else, a thoughtful book. And namedroppy too, and funny, and marbled with melancholy' — Observer

'Arguably the greatest living Englishman' — Independent on Sunday

'Extremely enjoyable' — Sunday Times

'Fry's linguistic facility remains one of the Wildean wonders of the new media age. The patron saint of British intelligence' — Daily Telegraph

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The Fry Chronicles is generally praised for its wit, charm, and candid storytelling. Readers often appreciate Stephen Fry's eloquence and ability to blend humour with introspection in detailing his life experiences. The memoir is celebrated for its engaging narrative, offering a compelling glimpse into Fry's journey through the worlds of comedy, acting, and personal struggles.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405933728

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 110.0mm

Height: 180.0mm

Weight: 269g

Pages: 496

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction Penguin Books Series: Penguin Picks Stephen Fry

About the Author

Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. More recently he presented Stephen Fry- The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge critical acclaim. His legions of fans tune in to watch him host the popular quiz show QI each week.

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