ISBN: 9780241424582 - troy: our greatest story retold (23 résultats)

Paperback. Etat : Very Good. Discover the most legendary story ever told in the SUNDAY TIMES bestseller TROY, Stephen Fry's most epic book yet'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'An amiable meander through the myth of Troy' TIMES'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 . . .'_______The story of Troy speaks to all of us.It is the kidnapping of Helen, a queen celebrated for her beauty, which sees the Greeks launch a thousand ships against that great city, to which they will lay siege for ten whole and very bloody years.It is Zeus, the king of the gods, who triggers war when he asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen, wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks, and nature takes its course.It is a terrible, brutal war with casualties on all sides. The Greeks cannot defeat the Trojans - since Achilles, the Greek's boldest warrior, is consumed with jealousy over an ally's choice of lover and will not fight . . .The stage is set for the oldest and greatest story ever told, where monstrous passions meet the highest ideals and the lowest cunning.In Troy you will find heroism and hatred, 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.Troy is a myth in which we seek the truth about ourselves, which Stephen Fry brings breathtakingly to life for our modern age.*** NOW COMES WITH A PROTECTIVE DUST JACKET ***_______'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 TELEGRAPHPRAISE FOR MYTHOS AND HEROES:'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' Times'A head-spinning marathon of legends' Guardian'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' Evening Standard'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' Daily Mail'A rollicking good read' Independent. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.…

Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : 48290012. 1794069631. 11/7/2026 4:40:31 PM.

Etat : Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. .…

Hardcover. Etat : Good. 1st printing. No DJ. Boards are bumped to corners and generally a bit worn. Contents are clean and reasonably bright. Free from markings or inscriptions.

Hardcover. Etat : Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality.…

Etat : Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.

Etat : Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Etat : very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.

Hardcover. Etat : Used - Good. 1. Item shows normal wear from regular use. Fully functional with no damage affecting item. Might include light wear or small marks. 0.0000.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. No Jacket. Book has some bumps/chips on lower corners, plus is slightly cocked and has 3 scuff marks on the back cover. Inside is fine.

Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Tenth impression, light wear to the dust jacket. Orders received by 3pm Sent from the UK that weekday in recyclable card packaging.

hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. Light shelf wear to extremities.

Hardcover. Etat : new. New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : As New. 1st Edition. Both book and d/w are in very fine condition.

Hardcover. Etat : As New. 1st Edition. Fine condition. Michael Joseph, 2020. First UK edition-first printing (1). Pictorial hardback (two small nicks on the edges of the cover and spine) in fine condition, no Dj cover as issued. Illustrated with colour drawings, b/w map. The book is new with a small ink mark on the outer edges of the pages. 394pp. This is another paragraph Book Description: 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 that great city, to which they will lay siege for ten whole and very bloody years. It is Zeus, the king of the gods, who triggers war when he asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen, wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks, and naturally, nature takes its course. It is a terrible, brutal war with casualties on all sides. The Greeks cannot defeat the Trojans - since Achilles, the Greek's boldest warrior, is consumed with jealousy over an ally's choice of lover, the Trojan slave Briseis, and will not fight . . . The stage is set for the oldest and greatest story ever told, where monstrous passions meet the highest ideals and the lowest cunning. 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. Troy is a myth in which we seek the truth about ourselves, which Stephen Fry brings breathtakingly to life for our modern age. PRAISE FOR MYTHOS AND HEROES.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Fry, Stephen ,Troy, Our Greatest Story Retold: 3 ,(Stephen Fry?s Greek Myths, 3), Signed Stephen Fry will be sent boxed and via a signed for method of postage Extra postage will be needed for overseas orders if the weight exceeds one kilo book is signed without dedication unless stated otherwise. All books come with a lifetime guarantee No Coa's issued unless the book originally came with one then it will be included with the book. Tracking Information will be added with your order on abe books once available Please make sure your book is insured for the correct amout at the time of purchase as i cannot accept responsibility for parcels that are under insured , basic recorded delivery covers your book up to £50 other services are available at the checout which will insure your book up to £750 if you wish me to use a specific courier please contact me as i can arrange this and will send you a quote unfortunately these services cost money and will only be provided if reing.quested and paid for ,thank you for your understanding. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. Fry, Stephen ,Troy, Our Greatest Story Retold: 3 ,(Stephen Fry?s Greek Myths, 3), Signed Stephen Fry will be sent boxed and via a signed for method of postage Extra postage will be needed for overseas orders if the weight exceeds one kilo book is signed without dedication unless stated otherwise. All books come with a lifetime guarantee No Coa's issued unless the book originally came with one then it will be included with the book. Tracking Information will be added with your order on abe books once available Please make sure your book is insured for the correct amout at the time of purchase as i cannot accept responsibility for parcels that are under insured , basic recorded delivery covers your book up to £50 other services are available at the checout which will insure your book up to £750 if you wish me to use a specific courier please contact me as i can arrange this and will send you a quote unfortunately these services cost money and will only be provided if reing.quested and paid for ,thank you for your understanding. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 01 edition. 432 pages. 9.49x6.26x1.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Etat : Fine. 1st Edition. A fine UK first edition, first printing hardback - no dustjacket (as issued) - All my books are always securely packed with plenty of bubblewrap in professional boxes and promptly dispatched (within 2-3 days) - SIGNED BY STEPHEN FRY via an Exclusive Signed First Edition page - Pictures of the book are available upon request. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Etat : New. 1st Edition. Mint condition. Michael Joseph, 2020. First UK edition-first printing (1). The book is exclusively Signed by the Author. Pictorial hardback in mint condition, no Dj cover as issued. Illustrated with colour drawings, b/w map. The book is new. 394pp. This is another paragraph Book Description: 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 that great city, to which they will lay siege for ten whole and very bloody years. It is Zeus, the king of the gods, who triggers war when he asks the Trojan prince Paris to judge the fairest goddess of them all. Aphrodite bribes Paris with the heart of Helen, wife of King Menelaus of the Greeks, and naturally, nature takes its course. It is a terrible, brutal war with casualties on all sides. The Greeks cannot defeat the Trojans - since Achilles, the Greek's boldest warrior, is consumed with jealousy over an ally's choice of lover, the Trojan slave Briseis, and will not fight . . . The stage is set for the oldest and greatest story ever told, where monstrous passions meet the highest ideals and the lowest cunning. 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. Troy is a myth in which we seek the truth about ourselves, which Stephen Fry brings breathtakingly to life for our modern age. PRAISE FOR MYTHOS AND HEROES. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. 1st Edition. Fine in fine boards. First printing. Limited, signed (Goldsboro, although not credited as such) edition limited to 150 copies. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Etat : New. Special Edition. World Exclusive Waterstones SPECIAL Signed Edition. This is another superb trip into the Greek myths from Stephen Fry. Written with Fry's characteristic wit and enthusiasm, Troy delights in iconic characters such as Achilles and Helen, resulting in a wonderfully accessible reboot of a thrilling saga that really is for everyone. This Waterstones exclusive edition contains bespoke endpapers and a beautifully designed hot foil cloth binding. With two full colour illustrated sections, this attractive edition is issued without a dustjacket. The signature page says: EXCLUSIVELY SIGNED FIRST EDITION. Under the signature is the date, October 2020. Signed by Author.…

Hardcover. Etat : New. 1st Edition. Signed by Author(s).