Troy

Our Greatest Story Retold

By: Stephen Fry

Narrated by: Stephen Fry

Brought to you by Penguin.

'An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales' -- Observer

THE #1 BESTSELLER.

AN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.

'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. Glittering Ilion, the city that rose and fell not once but twice . . .'

When Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.

Listen in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.

Feel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.

And witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . .

In Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, TROY will transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.

If you're enthralled by the magic of Greek mythology you'll love the final instalment to Fry’s retellings, ODYSSEY, a legendary voyage of peril, temptation, loss and epic adventure.

'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through' Daily Telegraph

'Hugely successful, graceful' The Times

'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' The Times Literary Supplement

© Stephen Fry 2020 (P) Penguin Audio 2020

Critic reviews

An amiable meander through the historic sources . . . Fry's light and graceful tone helps to ease the unfamiliar reader through the complicated genealogies

An inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy . . . Fry's narrative, artfully humorous and rich in detail, breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales

Fry's lively writing certainly conveys his lifelong passion for Greek myths . . . It's a rollicking good read

Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance

Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm

A wondrous new immersion in ancient stories we only thought we knew. Brilliant, funny, erudite, inventive, surprising and enthralling (Richard North Patterson)

Tragedy and passion abound as Fry retells the epic siege of Troy

Stephen Fry takes the reader into the heart of a story both mythical and grounded in history

This pacy, witty retelling is beautifully illustrated, with an epilogue explaining the myths and historical reality of Troy

Astonishing . . . an excellent read

The Best of Troy

Again a great recount of the popular story. Great narration by the author SF. As Myths and Heroes is bringing the classical to a modern era without losing the essence of the story.

Stephen fry, you are a marvel.

Following up on Stephen's previous books on the series, I am still drawn like a moth to a flame to his exquisite performance and storytelling. My already strong love for Greek history and myth only grow stronger. Thank you so much. I enjoyed every minute of it.

Fantastic

Just like Stephen Fry's previous Greek books, this book is fantastic. Can't fault it. Hope to see more like it.

A lively narrative

Stephen fry delivers an entertaining narrative based on Homers engrossing tale. Is it history? Does it matter?

Excellent

Loved hearing the stories of Troy and Stephen Fry’s narration is excellent, he brings the characters to life in a humorous and entertaining way.