Stephen Fry

The epic final chapter to Stephen Fry's outstanding retellings of the Greek Myths. Troy has fallen. After 10 years of war, the Greeks make their way back to their own lands - but what homes now await them? Agamemnon must return to his wife Clytemnestra, who has been nursing her rage since he sacrificed their daughter to the gods for...

Mythos by Stephen Fry is a compelling retelling of the classic Greek myths, reimagined with a wit and elegance that only Fry can deliver. This volume transports the reader to a world where mortals intertwine with the divine, and the timeless tales unfold in a spellbinding narrative that captures the imagination. From the cosmogony—the birth of the cosmos—to the exploits...

Heroes by Stephen Fry is an enthralling journey into the heart of ancient Greek mythology, brought to life with Fry's signature wit and intelligence. This dazzling companion volume to the bestselling Mythos recounts the breath-taking exploits of some of the most legendary figures in Greek lore, showcasing the timeless tales of bravery, cunning, and adventure. In Fry's masterful retelling, readers...

The city of Troy has long been a beacon of legend and myth, and in Stephen Fry's Troy, the timeless story of love and war is brought to life with a vivid blend of wit, insight, and meticulous detail. At its heart is the kidnapping of Helen, a queen whose beauty is so enchanting that her abduction by Paris of...

The epic final chapter to Stephen Fry's outstanding retellings of the Greek Myths. Troy has fallen. After 10 years of war, the Greeks make their way back to their own lands—but what homes now await them? Agamemnon must return to his wife Clytemnestra, who has been nursing her rage since he sacrificed their daughter to the gods for a favourable...

The original bestselling autobiography by the comedian, novelist, and national treasure, Stephen Fry. Few people serve time in prison before studying at Cambridge. You might be surprised to know that Stephen Fry is one of them. Moab Is My Washpot, the remarkable story of Stephen Fry's tumultuous early life, is by turns funny, shocking, tender, delicious, sad, lyrical, bruisingly frank,...

The myths we all love from Stephen Fry's bestselling Mythos now return in a brand new and achingly beautiful illustrated edition. The Greek myths are amongst the greatest stories ever told, passed down through millennia and inspiring writers and artists from Shakespeare to Walt Disney. They are embedded deeply in the traditions, tales and cultural DNA of the West. These...

Political Correctness Gone Mad? explores the contentious debate surrounding political correctness, free speech, and the power dynamics within society. This compelling discussion features diverse viewpoints from renowned thinkers Michael Eric Dyson, Jordan B. Peterson, Michelle Goldberg, and Stephen Fry. "Without free speech there is no true thought." – Jordan Peterson "You’re telling me I’m being sensitive, and students looking for...

Stephen Fry's The Ode Less Travelled provides us with a witty and entertaining guide to the mysteries of writing poetry. If you can speak and read English, you can write poetry. The trick is knowing where to start. Stephen Fry, who has long written poems, and indeed has written long poems, for his own private pleasure, invites you to discover...

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...

National Treasure - noun - someone or something regarded as emblematic of a nation's cultural heritage, such as Stephen Fry (OED 2010). Stephen Fry invites readers to take a glimpse at his life story in the unputdownable More Fool Me. It is a heady tale of the late Eighties and early Nineties, in which Stephen - ever more driven to...

Batman & Robin, fish & chips, gin & tonic . . . Fry & Laurie - some pairings become iconic . . . 'One of the best sketch shows . . . sharp writing and a delight for words and wordplay' ROLLING STONES Across four brilliant series of great satire, comic genius and hilarious use of language, A Bit of...

A witty, illustrated ode to Stephen Fry's decades-long obsession with a man's most trusted accessory— the tie. By the time he was fifteen, Stephen Fry owned more than forty ties. Inherited initially from a grandfather, matters turned more serious when he could afford to buy them brand spanking new. Stephen's collection now numbers well into the hundreds. Each tie—whether floral,...

The epic final chapter in Stephen Fry's global bestselling retellings of the Greek myths. Odyssey begins with Troy having fallen. After ten years of war, Odysseus dreams of lying in the arms of his beloved wife Penelope and of teaching his son Telemachus a warrior's ways. However, the gods toy with the desires of little mortals. Angered by this upstart's...

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...