A new narration of the ancient Greek myths. The gods and goddesses of the Greeks fall in love and argue, desire and deceive with unmatched boldness and intelligence. Stephen Fry recounts the Greek myths in a unique way. We watch in awe the birth of wise Athena from the split head of great Zeus and descend, along with the doomed Persephone, into the gloomy and lonely realm of the Underworld.

A shiver of fear runs through us as Pandora opens the jar of wicked evils, and we enjoy the unfolding of the legendary love story of Eros and Psyche. The Myth makes these amazing stories, deeply and incredibly human, extremely familiar to the modern reader.

“Fry's captivating pen certainly conveys to the reader the passion that the author has always held for Greek myths… It is a reading extravaganza.” 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 education and displays linguistic prowess, immense erudition, and enthusiasm.” Mail on Sunday

“Fry's humor and erudition impress.” The Times

“Exciting and witty.” The Guardian

“An astonishing narrative.” The Times Literary Supplement