• Heroes

  • Mortals and Monsters, Quests and Adventures
  • By: Stephen Fry
  • Narrated by: Stephen Fry
  • Length: 15 hrs
  • 4.9 out of 5 stars (1,079 ratings)

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Heroes

By: Stephen Fry
Narrated by: Stephen Fry
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Publisher's summary

Enter the monstrous and magical world of Stephen Fry's Sunday Times best seller Heroes, brought to you by Penguin.

Shortlisted for the 2018 Specsavers audiobook award.

Imagine sandals on your feet, a sword in your hand and the hot sun beating down on your helmet. Enter the world of Stephen Fry's Sunday Times best seller, Heroes.

Few mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.

In this companion to his best-selling Mythos, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.

Join Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.

Filled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.

©2018 Stephen Fry (P)2018 Penguin Audio

Critic reviews

"A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best...the gods will be pleased." (Times)

"Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny." (Guardian)

"An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit." (Evening Standard)

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Greek mythology at its best

What is there not to love?

1: Greek Mythology & 2: The melodic voice of Stephen Fry!

I listened to this, mainly during my daily commute, and actually found myself wishing for traffic so that I could listen to it a bit longer!

If you are a fan of Mythology, adventure or the incredible Mr Fry, then Heroes is an absolute must! I cannot wait for the next book in the series.

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Stephen Fry is a god!

I can't praise this book enough! The stories are as old as time, but they have never been told in such and astoundingly brilliant way. Stephen Fry's narration is sublime, he really is a genius, I loved every moment of the book!

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very enjoyable. can't wait for next one

very enjoyable, easy to listen to. excellent narration as always. will surely listen to it again some day

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Just amazing

Stephen writes these stories in such a fascinating manner that you cant help but enjoy it. He humanise the characters and bring thrm to life in a new and wonderful way. Having him read his own words makes this even more special. I cant wait to start the next book

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worth it

I love stephens voice and after finding out he made books as well I got all of them and I really enjoy his mythology series (he's got a few) and I'd suggest getting them all

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Fry as you expect

Stephen Fry and ancient history. If this does not make you but the book don't do it

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Absolutely is brilliant

Stephen Fry is marvelous. from a well written book and storytelling of the mythological heroes to the exquisite performance narrated by him. making the characters come to life. highly recommend

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Superb content and delivery

Highly recommended as enjoyable introduction to the myths or as entertaining take on the myths for those who are familiar with the sources

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Loved it!

I loved it so much that I need to read it as well. I have no doubt that I will (as I have with Mythos) and I cannot wait for the final book in this trilogy. Stephen Fry, you are my hero!

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no Odysseus

no Odysseus☹️☹️☹️☹️. Dude Odysseus is important. Otherwise that it's highly recommended. the part about Theseus's parantage is not clear. But overall nice.

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