A new narration of ancient Greek myths. The gods and goddesses of the Greeks fall in love and quarrel, desire and deceive with unparalleled audacity and intelligence. Stephen Fry retells the Greek myths in a unique way. We watch in awe the birth of wise Athena from the split head of mighty Zeus and descend, along with the condemned Persephone, into the dark and solitary kingdom of the Underworld. A shiver of terror runs through us as Pandora opens the jar of evil sorrows, and we enjoy the unfolding of the legendary love story of Eros and Psyche. The Myth renders these amazing stories, deeply and mesmerizingly human, extremely familiar to the modern reader. 

"Fry's exciting pen certainly conveys to the reader the passion that the author has always had for Greek myths... It is a reading delight." The Independent 

"The best thing Fry has ever written... A delightful and wise book that will satisfy even the most demanding reader." The Daily Telegraph 

"Fry proves to be a monster of erudition and displays linguistic skill, tremendous erudition, and enthusiasm." Mail on Sunday 

"Fry's humor and erudition impress." The Times "Exciting and witty." The Guardian

"An amazing narration." The Times Literary Supplement