Books
by Stephen Fry
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Greek Myths Trilogy: Mythos - Heroes -Troy |
There could be no better, more useful nor more agreeable way to re-read or to learn about the classic Greek myths and heroes than these books by Stephen Fry. Wearing his enormous erudition lightly, with humanity and humour, writing with deep respect for humans and gods, Fry manages to unite the real with the mythic and spiritual, as well as bridging seamlessly the ancient and modern... breathing life and relevance into everything he writes, he presents us with the world's greatest story, shining new and easily accessible. (
(Kathie Somerwil Ayrton - bwl 107 Winter 2023) |
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Moab is My Washpot |
A very 'Stephen Fry' sort of book which reads as though he's ". . . tucking you up, sweet thing, for a little dose of Stephen . . .". Which is fine if, like me, you like his voice and diction. His boyhood does seem more extreme than most though and he does seem a bit heavy on the self-loathing. How true the former is and how warranted the latter I couldn't say but I certainly enjoyed the read.
(Clive Yelf - bwl 59 Winter 2011) |
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The Fry Chronicles |
Fry defines himself a Jack of All Trades, berating himself for what his fans would call a wonderful diversity of talents. In fact a surprising amount of self-berating goes on in this honest account of his complex young self, of course written with immense verbal dexterity and wit. By the end I was rather bored by the endless list of performers and performances but I gobbled up most of it with the greatest interest and delight.
(Annabel Bedini - bwl 62 Autumn 2011) |
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