Troy by Stephen Fry Paperback Book 9781405944465

AN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDSAn inimitable retelling of the siege of Troy Frys narrative artfully humorous and rich in detail breathes life and contemporary relevance into these ancient tales OBSERVERStephen Fry has done it again Well written and super storytelling 5 READER REVIEW 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 beginsWatch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of TroyFeel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decadeAnd witness the epic climax the wooden horse delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks In Stephen Frys exceptional retelling of our greatest story TROY will transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond A fun romp through the worlds greatest story Frys knowledge of the world ancient and modern bursts through Daily TelegraphAn excellent retelling told with...