Troy

The story of Troy speaks to all of us - the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against the city of Troy, to which they will lay siege for ten whole years. It is a terrible war with casualties on all sides as well as strained relations between allies, whose consequences become tragedies.

In Troy you will find heroism and hatred, love and loss, revenge and regret, desire and despair. It is these human passions, written bloodily in the sands of a distant shore, that still speak to us today.

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

An amiable meander through the historic sources . . . Fry's light and graceful tone helps to ease the unfamiliar reader through the complicated genealogies The Times
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
Independent
Perfect for the 21st Century. Ebullient, funny, Fry retells the Greek myths with elegance The Times
Lively, humorous and intimate, this retelling has real charm Guardian
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 Metro
Stephen Fry takes the reader into the heart of a story both mythical and grounded in history Northern Life Magazine
This pacy, witty retelling is beautifully illustrated, with an epilogue explaining the myths and historical reality of Troy Daily Mail
Astonishing . . . an excellent read The Oldie
Curl up on your sofa as Stephen brings to life the legendary . . . passionate and powerful story of Troy The List
Fry is a genial guide to Greek mythology Daily Telegraph
Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through at the seams . . . The reader will find themselves on a fun romp through the world's greatest story Daily Telegraph
Full of heroism, desire and drama Eastern Daily Press
Fry really brings the tale to life, adding his own wry humour to the mix . . . Well worth a read The Hunsbury Handbook
A story thousands of years old, only Fry could rewrite this so captivating as ever School House
Fry takes us from the founding myth of Troy, through its most famous inhabitants and the infamous war, to the razing of the city by the vengeful and victorious Achaeans Times

Stephen Fry was born in Hampstead in 1957 and, following a troubled adolescence, went on to study English Literature at Queen's College, Cambridge. As well as being the bestselling author of four novels, The Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus, and The Liar, and two volumes of his autobiography, Fry played Peter in Peter's Friends, Wilde in the film Wilde, Jeeves in the television series Jeeves & Wooster and (a closely guarded show-business secret, this) Laurie in the television series Fry & Laurie. More recently, he presented Stephen Fry: The Secret Life of the Manic Depressive, his groundbreaking documentary on bipolar disorder, to huge critical acclaim. Before it was announced that Fry would retire as moderator, his legions of fans tuned in to watch him host the popular quiz show QI each week.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 Captain 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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