{"product_id":"heroes-the-greek-myths-reimagined-9781797201863","title":"Heroes: The Greek Myths Reimagined","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn this sequel to the bestselling \u003cem\u003eMythos\u003c\/em\u003e, legendary author and actor Stephen Fry moves from the exploits of the Olympian gods to the deeds of mortal heroes. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerseus. Jason. Atalanta. Theseus. Heracles.\u003c\/b\u003e Rediscover the thrills, grandeur, and unabashed fun of the Greek myths. Whether recounting a tender love affair or a heroic triumph, Fry deftly finds resonance with our own modern minds and hearts. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIllustrated throughout with classical art inspired by the myths, this gorgeous volume invites you to explore a captivating world with a brilliant storyteller as your guide. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Each adventure is infused with Fry's distinctive voice and writing style.\u003cbr\u003e- Connoisseurs of the Greek myths will appreciate this fresh-yet-reverential interpretation, while newcomers will feel welcome. \u003cbr\u003e- Retellings brim with humor and emotion. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Mostly Chiron saw in the child, and the young man he became, boundless courage, athleticism, intelligence, and ambition. He saw too lots of words beginning with 'self, ' which gave him pause. Self-belief, self-possession, self-righteousness, self-confidence, self-love. Perhaps these characteristics are as necessary to a hero as courage.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eHeroes\u003c\/em\u003e, Fry draws out the humor and pathos in both tender love affairs and heroic battles, and reveals each myth's relevance for our own time. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A collector's edition filled with classical art inspired by the myths and a luxe, foil-stamped jacket\u003cbr\u003e- Perfect gift for mythology and history buffs, lovers of ancient Greece, art aficionados, and devoted fans of Stephen Fry\u003cbr\u003e- Add it to the shelf with books like \u003cem\u003eCirce by Madeline Miller\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eNorse Mythology\u003c\/em\u003e by Neil Gaiman, and \u003cem\u003eMythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e by Edith Hamilton\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Chronicle Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/02\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781797201863\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.40h x 7.60w x 1.50d","brand":"Stephen Fry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36669430530204,"sku":"9781797201863","price":29.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_5114b830-66de-40dd-acf5-89d36a485e58.jpg?v=1603920134","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/heroes-the-greek-myths-reimagined-9781797201863","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}