Анализ сайта yourfry.com
Основное Готовность: 60%
Домен
yourfry.com
Состояние доменного имени
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Проверяем корректность доменного имени и наличие технических проблем на уровне домена.
Домен второго уровня идеален для продвижения.
Отличный запоминающийся домен.
Ответ сервера
200 Успешный ответ
HTTP-код ответа и цепочка редиректов
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Код 200 — страница доступна. Коды 3xx — редиректы (цепочки замедляют загрузку и размывают ссылочный вес). Коды 4xx/5xx — ошибки, поисковик не сможет проиндексировать страницу.
Кол-во редиректов 3 слишком большое! Проверьте настройки сайта и веб-сервера!
Цепочка редиректов:
http://yourfry.com
301 MovedPermanently
https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/1007091/stephen-fry.html
308 PermanentRedirect
https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/166036/stephen-fry
200 OK
Безопасность
Сайт безопасен
Использование HTTPS и SSL-сертификат
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HTTPS — обязательный стандарт. Google и Яндекс отдают предпочтение защищённым сайтам. Отсутствие SSL или просроченный сертификат ведут к предупреждениям в браузере и снижению позиций.
На сайте работает защищенный протокол ssl и сайт открывается по https.
Ssl-сертификат действителен до 04.10.2026 22:45:22.
Сервер поддерживает HTTP/3 (QUIC) — новейший протокол.
Включён HSTS (Strict-Transport-Security) — защита от подмены на http.
HTTP автоматически перенаправляется на HTTPS.
Поздравляем! Сайт не содержится в реестре РКН.
Кодировка
utf-8
Кодировка символов страницы
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Стандарт — UTF-8. Неправильная кодировка вызывает нечитаемые символы и мешает поисковику корректно распознать текст страницы.
Указана кодировка на странице utf-8.
Язык
en
Атрибут lang в HTML-теге
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Атрибут lang (<html lang="ru">) сообщает поисковикам и браузерам, на каком языке написана страница. Помогает при ранжировании в региональном поиске.
Язык документа указан явно: en.
Скорость загрузки
~1,10сек
Время отклика сервера (TTFB)
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Time To First Byte — время до получения первого байта от сервера. Норма до 200 мс. Медленный отклик ухудшает пользовательский опыт и ранжирование: Яндекс и Google учитывают скорость страниц.
Скорость загрузки сайта 1,10сек превышает 1 секунду. Желательно улучшить работу сайта!
Объем документа
760Кб
Размер HTML-кода страницы
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Слишком большой HTML замедляет парсинг браузером и сканирование поисковым роботом. Рекомендуется не более 200 Кб.
Объем html-документа 760Кб оптимален.
Структура html-документа корректна.
Ресурсы
Ресурсы: 24
Внешние ресурсы страницы (CSS, JS, изображения)
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Количество и тип подключённых ресурсов влияют на скорость загрузки. Большое число запросов увеличивает время рендеринга страницы.
Кол-во файлов ресурсов 24 много для одной страницы. Приемлемо до 10. Проведите оптимизацию файлов ресурсов!
Показать полный список ресурсов
| Тип | Название | Значение |
|---|---|---|
| stylesheet | /_next/static/css/42fbfe165241ccf5.css | |
| stylesheet | /_next/static/css/36e19ce8dc3bc8f0.css | |
| stylesheet | /_next/static/css/815f58dbc43dca5c.css | |
| stylesheet | /_next/static/css/e022f490703de9e3.css | |
| stylesheet | /_next/static/css/384b088aec3548b2.css | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/polyfills-42372ed130431b0a.js | |
| js | https://cdn-ukwest.onetrust.com/consent/019adf71-9a5d-7b26-a54e-844548020da6/OtAutoBlock.js | |
| js | https://cdn-ukwest.onetrust.com/consent/019adf71-9a5d-7b26-a54e-844548020da6/otSDKStub.js | |
| js | https://www.everestjs.net/static/le/last-event-tag-latest.min.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/webpack-7d8a9b4f98f02c26.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/framework-945b357d4a851f4b.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/main-fd62e7a6acd89978.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/pages/_app-b2f485d33149c329.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/1073-d6fd4d7618df984c.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/3577-eb0c1b303aa813bc.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/8965-e0325ce5408c86d6.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/577-e469be2125e018fa.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/371-d0d647cda4152aef.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/6080-c2b45be93e9cfd38.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/4028-8f1406fca80b9cd3.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/9581-7c4aae19e378da8f.js | |
| js | /_next/static/chunks/pages/authors/%5B...args%5D-133b0f855c4f5a7d.js | |
| js | /_next/static/oC1G3yffj-dxdmrLgHBPm/_buildManifest.js | |
| js | /_next/static/oC1G3yffj-dxdmrLgHBPm/_ssgManifest.js |
Серверные заголовки
Кол-во: 16
HTTP-заголовки ответа сервера
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Заголовки сервера передают браузеру и поисковику служебную информацию: кеширование, безопасность (CSP, HSTS), сжатие (gzip). Правильная настройка ускоряет загрузку и повышает защищённость.
Найдены серверные заголовки 16шт. Подробнее про серверные заголовки.
Показать полный список серверных заголовков
| Ключ | Значение |
|---|---|
| Date | Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:46:03 GMT |
| Cache-Control | public, max-age=300 |
| Age | 232 |
| Content-Security-Policy | script-src 'self' 'nonce-lOItQaLAqfKTL/rAjCq0Cg==' 'strict-dynamic' penguin.co.uk *.penguin.co.uk cdnjs.cloudflare.com cdn-ukwest.onetrust.com *.trendmicro.com *.byspotify.com *.shorthand.com penguinrandomhouseuk.shorthandstories.com *.googleadservices.com *.googletagmanager.com *.pinimg.com *.pinterest.com *.doubleclick.net *.ads-twitter.com *.adobedtm.com therandomhousegroupltd.d3.sc.omtrdc.net *.google-analytics.com *.google.com *.gstatic.com connect.facebook.net *.tiktok.com www.dwin2.com *.riddle.com *.hotjar.com *.hotjar.io *.jotfor.ms *.jotformeu.com cdn.livefyre.com *.eventbrite.co.uk *.cloudfront.net *.newrelic.com *.nr-data.net instagram.com *.instagram.com *.twitter.com therandomhousegroupl.tt.omtrdc.net *.youtube.com *.soundcloud.com *.tiktok.com *.tiktokcdn-us.com *.ttwstatic.com *.srv.stackadapt.com https://www.everestjs.net; object-src 'self'; worker-src blob 'self'; frame-ancestors 'self' |
| ETag | W/"mhznf4soi8gomk" |
| Server | cloudflare |
| Strict-Transport-Security | max-age=31536000; includeSubDomains; |
| Vary | Accept-Encoding |
| X-Content-Type-Options | nosniff |
| X-Frame-Options | SAMEORIGIN |
| X-Powered-By | WP Engine Headless Platform |
| X-XSS-Protection | 1; mode=block |
| x-envoy-upstream-service-time | 896 |
| cf-cache-status | HIT |
| cf-ray | a2ed83d479c4f3ac-DME |
| Alt-Svc | h3=":443" |
CMS
WordPress
Система управления сайтом (движок)
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CMS — это движок, на котором работает сайт (WordPress, 1C-Bitrix, Tilda и др.). Знание CMS помогает понять возможности SEO-оптимизации и подобрать подходящие инструменты. «Не определена» — вероятно, самописный сайт или нестандартная сборка.
Сайт работает на CMS WordPress.
Веб-сервер
Cloudflare
Программное обеспечение сервера
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Веб-сервер — это ПО, которое отдаёт страницы посетителям (nginx, Apache, IIS, LiteSpeed и др.). Определяется по серверным заголовкам ответа (Server, X-Powered-By и т.п.). «Не определён» — сервер намеренно скрывает эти заголовки, это нормальная практика безопасности.
Сайт работает на веб-сервере Cloudflare.
Мета-теги Готовность: 23%
Title
Stephen Fry
Заголовок страницы в браузере и поисковой выдаче
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Title — главный SEO-заголовок страницы. Влияет на CTR в поиске и ранжирование. Оптимальная длина: 50–70 символов. Ключевые слова — ближе к началу.
Необходимо увеличить число символов в title (текущее значение мало: 11, минимум: 25, оптимально: от 40 до 45)
Дублей словоформ в title не найдено.
Description
Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. He has hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of four novels - The Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus and The Liar - as well as three volumes of autobiography - Moab is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles and More Fool Me. Mythos and Heroes, his retelling of the Greek myths, are both Sunday Times bestsellers.
Описание страницы в поисковой выдаче (сниппет)
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Meta Description — текст под заголовком в выдаче. Напрямую на позиции не влияет, но влияет на CTR. Оптимальная длина: 120–160 символов.
Необходимо уменьшить число символов в description (текущее значение: 686, оптимально: от 120 до 130)
Keywords
Список ключевых слов страницы (устаревший тег)
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Meta Keywords не учитывается Яндексом и Google для ранжирования с 2009–2012 годов. Заполнение не обязательно, но не вредит. Конкурент может использовать содержимое для анализа.
Установите мета-тег keywords!
Канонический Url
https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/166036/stephen-fry
Указывает поисковику основную версию страницы
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Canonical (rel=canonical) предотвращает проблему дублей страниц. Должен точно совпадать с URL проверяемой страницы. Неправильный canonical может передать ссылочный вес на другую страницу.
Канонический Url прописан корректно.
Robots
index,follow
Директивы для поисковых роботов на уровне страницы
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Meta Robots управляет индексацией конкретной страницы: index/noindex — индексировать ли, follow/nofollow — следовать ли по ссылкам. Noindex полностью исключает страницу из поиска.
Meta-тег robots со значениями index, follow не накладывает ограничений на индексирование и показ контента.
Адаптивность
width=device-width
Настройка масштабирования на мобильных устройствах
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Тег viewport (<meta name="viewport">) сообщает браузеру, как масштабировать страницу на мобильных. Стандарт: width=device-width, initial-scale=1. Отсутствие — признак отсутствия мобильной версии.
Meta-тег viewport со значением-константой width=device-width задаёт ширину страницы в соответствии с размером экрана.
Разметка OpenGraph
Кол-во: 7
Мета-теги для красивых превью в соцсетях
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OpenGraph (og:title, og:description, og:image) управляет тем, как страница выглядит при репосте в социальных сетях и мессенджерах. Отсутствие OG-тегов — невзрачный превью при шеринге.
Разметка OpenGraph задана. Страница оптимизирована под социальные сети.
Показать полный список og мета-тегов
| Тип | Значение |
|---|---|
| og:title | Stephen Fry |
| og:type | profile |
| og:url | https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/166036/stephen-fry |
| og:description | See inside: Mythos Step into Stephen Fry’s richly colourful world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in Mythos: The Illustrated Story. No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. Mythos: The Illustrated Story captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age in striking colour – in […] |
| og:image | https://wp.penguin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/stephen-fry-320x320-1.png |
| og:image:width | 320 |
| og:image:height | 320 |
Все мета-теги
Кол-во: 21
Полный список мета-тегов страницы
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Таблица всех meta-тегов, включая нестандартные. Позволяет найти опечатки, дубли и лишние теги.
Найдены мета-теги 21шт. Мета-теги не видимы для человека и предназначены для обмена информацией между веб-страницей и поисковыми системами, браузерами и другими веб-службами. С ними роботы 🤖 и устройства ведут себя более ожидаемо.
Показать полный список мета-тегов
| Тип | Название | Значение |
|---|---|---|
| name | viewport | width=device-width |
| name | description | Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. He has hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of four novels - The Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus and The Liar - as well as three volumes of autobiography - Moab is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles and More Fool Me. Mythos and Heroes, his retelling of the Greek myths, are both Sunday Times bestsellers. |
| name | robots | index,follow |
| name | twitter:card | summary_large_image |
| name | authorImage | https://wp.penguin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/stephen-fry-320x320-1.png |
| name | authorName | Stephen Fry |
| name | authorPagePath | https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/166036/stephen-fry |
| name | biography | Stephen Fry is an award-winning comedian, actor, presenter and director. He rose to fame alongside Hugh Laurie in A Bit of Fry and Laurie (which he co-wrote with Laurie) and Jeeves and Wooster, and was unforgettable as General Melchett in Blackadder. He has hosted over 180 episodes of QI, and has narrated all seven of the Harry Potter novels for the audiobook recordings. He is the bestselling author of four novels - The Stars' Tennis Balls, Making History, The Hippopotamus and The Liar - as well as three volumes of autobiography - Moab is My Washpot, The Fry Chronicles and More Fool Me. Mythos and Heroes, his retelling of the Greek myths, are both Sunday Times bestsellers. |
| name | contributorId | 166036 |
| name | searchTemplate | author |
| name | seoAuthorImage | https://wp.penguin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/stephen-fry-320x320-1.png |
| name | template | author-page-template |
| name | next-head-count | 33 |
| property | og:title | Stephen Fry |
| property | og:type | profile |
| property | og:url | https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/166036/stephen-fry |
| property | og:description | See inside: Mythos Step into Stephen Fry’s richly colourful world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in Mythos: The Illustrated Story. No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses. Mythos: The Illustrated Story captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age in striking colour – in […] |
| property | og:image | https://wp.penguin.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/stephen-fry-320x320-1.png |
| property | og:image:width | 320 |
| property | og:image:height | 320 |
| property | article:modified_time | 2025-11-05T09:06:35+00:00 |
Оптимизация Готовность: 57%
Структура
Ошибок нет
Семантические HTML-элементы страницы
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Проверяет наличие основных структурных элементов: nav, header, footer, main. Корректная семантическая структура помогает поисковику понять архитектуру страницы.
Структура документа корректна (теги <html> и <body> присутствуют в одном экземпляре).
Контент
Есть ошибки
Объём и качество текстового содержимого
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Анализирует объём полезного текста на странице. Слишком мало — страница может считаться малополезной. Слишком много — ухудшается читаемость и восприятие.
Слова из title 2 встречаются в тексте редко. Добавьте в контент страницы слова из тега <title>!
Абзацев с текстом 6 слишком мало. Добавьте больше абзацев с текстом (тег <p>)!
Среднее число слов в абзаце 22 достаточно.
Кол-во знаков контента 5773 на странице оптимально.
Кол-во слов 1003 на странице оптимально.
Заголовки
Ошибок нет
Иерархия заголовков H1–H6
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H1 должен быть один и содержать ключевой запрос. H2–H6 описывают подразделы. Пропуск уровней (H1 → H3) и несколько H1 — типичные ошибки, снижающие понятность страницы для поисковика.
На странице присутствуют заголовки <h1> 1. Это прекрасно.
На странице присутствуют заголовки <h2> 19. Это хорошо.
На странице присутствуют заголовки <h3> 14.
Тошнота
4,36
Насколько одно слово доминирует в тексте
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Классическая тошнота = √(частота самого повторяющегося слова). Норма до 7–8: текст воспринимается естественно. Выше — поисковик может счесть страницу переспамленной.
Тошнота превышает норму 3. Измените текст страницы!
Академич. тошнота
18,64%
Насколько текст перенасыщен ключевыми словами
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Академическая тошнота = (частота слова / общее количество слов) × 100%. Показывает долю конкретного слова в тексте. Норма 5–15%.
Академическая тошнота превышает норму 5-15%. Измените текст страницы!
Семантическое ядро
20
Наиболее часто встречающиеся слова на странице
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Топ слов по частоте использования. Показывает, какие слова доминируют в тексте с точки зрения поисковика.
Контент страницы содержит осмысленный текст и слова.
Показать список слов
| Слово | Кол-во | Частота |
|---|---|---|
| stephen | 19 | 1,89% |
| penguin | 11 | 1,10% |
| modern | 10 | 1,00% |
| mythos | 8 | 0,80% |
| reading | 8 | 0,80% |
| ever-soothing | 4 | 0,40% |
| athena | 4 | 0,40% |
| typical | 4 | 0,40% |
| humour | 4 | 0,40% |
| become | 4 | 0,40% |
| relatable | 4 | 0,40% |
| culture | 4 | 0,40% |
| litera | 4 | 0,40% |
| guardian | 4 | 0,40% |
| erudition | 4 | 0,40% |
| impressively | 4 | 0,40% |
| evident | 4 | 0,40% |
| accustomed | 4 | 0,40% |
| ebullient | 4 | 0,40% |
| showmanship | 4 | 0,40% |
Индексация Готовность: 0%
Индексирование
Ошибок нет
Разрешено ли индексирование страницы
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Проверяет, не закрыта ли страница от индексации через robots.txt, meta robots или X-Robots-Tag. Страница, закрытая от индексации, не появится в поисковой выдаче.
Анкоров на странице 79 оптимально. Поисковые роботы обязательно проиндексируют сайт.
Robots.txt
Найден корректный robots.txt
Файл управления сканированием сайта роботами
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Robots.txt указывает поисковым роботам, какие страницы сканировать, а какие — нет. Ошибки в файле могут случайно закрыть важные разделы от индексации.
Кол-во редиректов для файла robots.txt 3 слишком большое! Это может вызывать затруднение при индексации поисковыми роботами!
Проверяемая страница не запрещена в robots.txt.
Robots.txt доступен по постоянному адресу
Цепочка редиректов для файла robots.txt:
http://yourfry.com/robots.txt
301 MovedPermanently
https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/1007091/stephen-fry.html
308 PermanentRedirect
https://www.penguin.co.uk/authors/166036/stephen-fry
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Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he]</b> <b>gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist'</b></h2><cite class="ReviewCard_review-source__z0U6j">AUDIOBOOK of the WEEK, The Times</cite></blockquote></div></div></div><div id="block-2-card-3" class="Looper_item__Qe_yr"><div class="ReviewCard_review-wrapper__WMyZT"><div class="ReviewCard_review-content-wrapper__hqT4s"><svg width="49" height="40" viewBox="0 0 49 40" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" class="ReviewCard_quote___1ffp"><path d="M19.168 40H0V18.978C0 8.321 6.485.146 19.024 0v9.781c-6.486 1.314-8.36 3.066-8.36 10.803h8.504zM49 40H29.832V18.978C29.832 8.321 36.318.146 48.856 0v9.781c-6.485 1.314-8.359 3.066-8.359 10.803H49z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg><blockquote class="ReviewCard_review-content__WCdR3"><h2 class="ReviewCard_review-text__AJz_D"><i><b>Mythos</b></i><b> is the best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . it is entertaining and edifying - one cannot really ask for more than that</b></h2><cite class="ReviewCard_review-source__z0U6j">The Telegraph</cite></blockquote></div></div></div><div id="block-3-card-4" class="Looper_item__Qe_yr active-item"><div class="ReviewCard_review-wrapper__WMyZT"><div class="ReviewCard_review-content-wrapper__hqT4s"><svg width="49" height="40" viewBox="0 0 49 40" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" class="ReviewCard_quote___1ffp"><path d="M19.168 40H0V18.978C0 8.321 6.485.146 19.024 0v9.781c-6.486 1.314-8.36 3.066-8.36 10.803h8.504zM49 40H29.832V18.978C29.832 8.321 36.318.146 48.856 0v9.781c-6.485 1.314-8.359 3.066-8.359 10.803H49z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg><blockquote class="ReviewCard_review-content__WCdR3"><h2 class="ReviewCard_review-text__AJz_D">The Greek myths are told to you here by the ever-soothing voice of Stephen Fry, who takes you from Zeus to Athena with his typical humour. <b>The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern litera ...</b></h2><cite class="ReviewCard_review-source__z0U6j">The Guardian</cite></blockquote></div></div></div><div id="block-4-card-5" class="Looper_item__Qe_yr"><div class="ReviewCard_review-wrapper__WMyZT"><div class="ReviewCard_review-content-wrapper__hqT4s"><svg width="49" height="40" viewBox="0 0 49 40" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" class="ReviewCard_quote___1ffp"><path d="M19.168 40H0V18.978C0 8.321 6.485.146 19.024 0v9.781c-6.486 1.314-8.36 3.066-8.36 10.803h8.504zM49 40H29.832V18.978C29.832 8.321 36.318.146 48.856 0v9.781c-6.485 1.314-8.359 3.066-8.359 10.803H49z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg><blockquote class="ReviewCard_review-content__WCdR3"><h2 class="ReviewCard_review-text__AJz_D"><b>Wit and erudition are impressively evident . . . 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Read by Fry with his accustomed ebullient showmanship [he]</b> <b>gives the legends modern resonance by telling them with a contemporary colloquial twist'</b></h2><cite class="ReviewCard_review-source__z0U6j">AUDIOBOOK of the WEEK, The Times</cite></blockquote></div></div></div><div id="block-8-card-9" class="Looper_item__Qe_yr"><div class="ReviewCard_review-wrapper__WMyZT"><div class="ReviewCard_review-content-wrapper__hqT4s"><svg width="49" height="40" viewBox="0 0 49 40" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" class="ReviewCard_quote___1ffp"><path d="M19.168 40H0V18.978C0 8.321 6.485.146 19.024 0v9.781c-6.486 1.314-8.36 3.066-8.36 10.803h8.504zM49 40H29.832V18.978C29.832 8.321 36.318.146 48.856 0v9.781c-6.485 1.314-8.359 3.066-8.359 10.803H49z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg><blockquote class="ReviewCard_review-content__WCdR3"><h2 class="ReviewCard_review-text__AJz_D"><i><b>Mythos</b></i><b> is the best thing he's written since his superb first novel . . . it is entertaining and edifying - one cannot really ask for more than that</b></h2><cite class="ReviewCard_review-source__z0U6j">The Telegraph</cite></blockquote></div></div></div></div><div class="Looper_controls__DmnvV"><button type="button" class="Looper_prev__NtaUE" aria-label="Previous"><svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 32 32" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M16.943 5.724c.52.52.52 1.365 0 1.886l-7.057 7.057h15.447a1.333 1.333 0 0 1 0 2.667H9.886l7.057 7.057a1.333 1.333 0 1 1-1.886 1.885l-9.333-9.333a1.333 1.333 0 0 1 0-1.886l9.333-9.333c.52-.52 1.365-.52 1.886 0" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></button><div class="Looper_dots__1U_8e"><button type="button" aria-label="Go to slide 1" class="Looper_dot__7n5bn Looper_active-dot__xro3s"></button><button type="button" aria-label="Go to slide 2" class="Looper_dot__7n5bn"></button><button type="button" aria-label="Go to slide 3" class="Looper_dot__7n5bn"></button></div><button type="button" class="Looper_next__cF7qu" aria-label="Next"><svg width="32" height="32" viewBox="0 0 16 16" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path fill-rule="evenodd" clip-rule="evenodd" d="M7.529 2.862c.26-.26.682-.26.942 0l4.667 4.667c.26.26.26.682 0 .942l-4.667 4.667a.667.667 0 1 1-.942-.943l3.528-3.528H3.333a.667.667 0 0 1 0-1.334h7.724L7.53 3.805a.667.667 0 0 1 0-.943" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></button></div></div><noscript><div class="ReviewCard_review-wrapper__WMyZT"><div class="ReviewCard_review-content-wrapper__hqT4s"><svg width="49" height="40" viewBox="0 0 49 40" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" class="ReviewCard_quote___1ffp"><path d="M19.168 40H0V18.978C0 8.321 6.485.146 19.024 0v9.781c-6.486 1.314-8.36 3.066-8.36 10.803h8.504zM49 40H29.832V18.978C29.832 8.321 36.318.146 48.856 0v9.781c-6.485 1.314-8.359 3.066-8.359 10.803H49z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg><blockquote class="ReviewCard_review-content__WCdR3"><h2 class="ReviewCard_review-text__AJz_D">The Greek myths are told to you here by the ever-soothing voice of Stephen Fry, who takes you from Zeus to Athena with his typical humour. <b>The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern litera ...</b></h2><cite class="ReviewCard_review-source__z0U6j">The Guardian</cite></blockquote></div></div><div class="ReviewCard_review-wrapper__WMyZT"><div class="ReviewCard_review-content-wrapper__hqT4s"><svg width="49" height="40" viewBox="0 0 49 40" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true" class="ReviewCard_quote___1ffp"><path d="M19.168 40H0V18.978C0 8.321 6.485.146 19.024 0v9.781c-6.486 1.314-8.36 3.066-8.36 10.803h8.504zM49 40H29.832V18.978C29.832 8.321 36.318.146 48.856 0v9.781c-6.485 1.314-8.359 3.066-8.359 10.803H49z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg><blockquote class="ReviewCard_review-content__WCdR3"><h2 class="ReviewCard_review-text__AJz_D"><b>Wit and erudition are impressively evident . . . 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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-see-inside-mythos">See inside: <em>Mythos</em></h2>
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<p>Step into Stephen Fry’s richly colourful world of magic, mayhem, monsters and maniacal gods in <em>Mythos: The Illustrated Story</em>.</p>
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<p>No one loves and quarrels, desires and deceives as boldly or brilliantly as Greek gods and goddesses.</p>
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<p><em>Mythos: The Illustrated Story</em> captures these extraordinary myths for our modern age in striking colour – in all their dazzling and deeply human relevance.</p>
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<p>Take a peek at some of the achingly beautiful illustrations in the book...</p>
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A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** READER REVIEW\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'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 . . .'\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWhen Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWatch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nFeel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nAnd witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . .\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003ewill transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily\u003c/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'An excellent retelling . . . told with compassion and wit'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Hugely successful, graceful'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'If you want to read about TROY, this book is a must over any other'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'The characters . . . are brilliantly brought to life'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePRAISE FOR STEPHEN FRY'S GREEK SERIES:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A head-spinning marathon of legends'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A rollicking good read' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eAN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** READER REVIEW\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'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 . . .'\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWhen Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWatch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nFeel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nAnd witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . .\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003ewill transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily\u003c/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'An excellent retelling . . . told with compassion and wit'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Hugely successful, graceful'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'If you want to read about TROY, this book is a must over any other'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'The characters . . . are brilliantly brought to life'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePRAISE FOR STEPHEN FRY'S GREEK SERIES:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A head-spinning marathon of legends'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A rollicking good read' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eAN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** READER REVIEW\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'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 . . .'\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWhen Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWatch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nFeel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nAnd witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . .\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003ewill transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily\u003c/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'An excellent retelling . . . told with compassion and wit'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Hugely successful, graceful'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'If you want to read about TROY, this book is a must over any other'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'The characters . . . are brilliantly brought to life'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePRAISE FOR STEPHEN FRY'S GREEK SERIES:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A head-spinning marathon of legends'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A rollicking good read' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eAN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** READER REVIEW\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'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 . . .'\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWhen Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWatch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nFeel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nAnd witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . .\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003ewill transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily\u003c/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'An excellent retelling . . . told with compassion and wit'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Hugely successful, graceful'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'If you want to read about TROY, this book is a must over any other'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'The characters . . . are brilliantly brought to life'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePRAISE FOR STEPHEN FRY'S GREEK SERIES:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A head-spinning marathon of legends'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A rollicking good read' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eAN EPIC BATTLE THAT LASTED TEN YEARS. A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** READER REVIEW\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'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 . . .'\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWhen Helen, the beautiful Greek queen, is kidnapped by the Trojan prince Paris, the most legendary war of all time begins.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nWatch in awe as a thousand ships are launched against the great city of Troy.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nFeel the fury of the battleground as the Trojans stand resolutely against Greek might for an entire decade.\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\nAnd witness the epic climax - the wooden horse, delivered to the city of Troy in a masterclass of deception by the Greeks . . .\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn Stephen Fry's exceptional retelling of our greatest story, \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003ewill transport you to the depths of ancient Greece and beyond.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A fun romp through the world's greatest story. Fry's knowledge of the world - ancient and modern - bursts through'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily\u003c/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eTelegraph\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'An excellent retelling . . . told with compassion and wit'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Hugely successful, graceful'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Times\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'If you want to read about TROY, this book is a must over any other'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Fluent, crisp, nuanced, begins with a bang' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Times Literary Supplement\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e \u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'The characters . . . are brilliantly brought to life'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** Reader Review\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePRAISE FOR STEPHEN FRY'S GREEK SERIES:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. 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A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** READER REVIEW\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. 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It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nPraise for Mythos:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Ebullient and funny' \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Entertaining and edifying' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A rollicking good read' \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eIMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nFilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003enow,\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nPraise for Mythos:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Ebullient and funny' \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Entertaining and edifying' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A rollicking good read' \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eIMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nFilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003enow,\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nPraise for Mythos:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Ebullient and funny' \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Entertaining and edifying' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A rollicking good read' \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eIMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nFilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003enow,\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nPraise for Mythos:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Ebullient and funny' \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Entertaining and edifying' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A rollicking good read' \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eIMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nFilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003enow,\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nPraise for Mythos:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Ebullient and funny' \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Entertaining and edifying' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A rollicking good read' \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eIMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nFilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003enow,\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nPraise for Mythos:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Ebullient and funny' \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Entertaining and edifying' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A rollicking good read' \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eIMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nFilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003enow,\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. It's rich, it's funny and you'll feel like you've learned a lot' Herald\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nPraise for Mythos:\u003c/u\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Ebullient and funny' \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Entertaining and edifying' \u003ci\u003eDaily Telegraph\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A rollicking good read' \u003ci\u003eIndependent\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'The Greek gods of the past become relatable as pop culture, modern literature and music are woven throughout. Joyfully informal yet full of the literary legacy' \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c/i\u003e","sequence":1,"textSource":null,"textAuthor":null},{"text":"\u003cb\u003eIMAGINE SANDALS ON YOUR FEET, A SWORD IN YOUR HAND, HOT SUN BEATING DOWN ON YOUR BRONZE HELMET. 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A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** READER REVIEW\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. 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A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** READER REVIEW\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. 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A LEGENDARY STORY THAT HAS SURVIVED THOUSANDS.\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'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'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eOBSERVER\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Stephen Fry has done it again. Well written and super storytelling'\u003c/b\u003e 5***** READER REVIEW\u003cbr/\u003e\n ________\u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cbr/\u003e\n \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e'Troy. The most marvellous kingdom in all the world. The Jewel of the Aegean. 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Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nFilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003enow,\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Assured and engaging. 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ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nFilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003enow,\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Assured and engaging. 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ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. Witness wily Oedipus solve the riddle of the Sphinx and discover how Bellerophon captures the winged horse Pegasus to help him slay the monster Chimera.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nFilled with white-knuckle chases and battles, impossible puzzles and riddles, acts of base cowardice and real bravery, not to mention murders and selfless sacrifices, Heroes is the story of what we mortals are truly capable of - at our worst and our very best.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOrder\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eTROY \u003c/i\u003enow,\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e Stephen Fry's bewitching retelling of the most legendary story ever told\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'A romp through the lives of ancient Greek gods. Fry is at his story-telling best . . . the gods will be pleased'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e'Assured and engaging. The pace is lively, the jokes are genuinely funny'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An Olympian feat. The gods seem to be smiling on Fry - his myths are definitely a hit' \u003c/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eEvening Standard\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\n'Just as delightful and difficult to put down as the first. Heroes makes the stories relatable without skimping on the gory details, or sacrificing the truths of the myth. 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ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. 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ENTER THE WORLD OF STEPHEN FRY'S SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER,\u003ci\u003e HEROES\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n'An odyssey through Greek mythology. Brilliant . . . all hail Stephen Fry'\u003c/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eDaily Mail\u003c/i\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\n___________\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nFew mere mortals have ever embarked on such bold and heart-stirring adventures, overcome myriad monstrous perils, or outwitted scheming vengeful gods, quite as stylishly and triumphantly as Greek heroes.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003c/b\u003e\u003cbr/\u003e\nIn this companion to his bestselling \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMythos\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e, Stephen Fry brilliantly retells these dramatic, funny, tragic and timeless tales.\u003cbr/\u003e\n\u003cbr/\u003e\nJoin Jason aboard the Argo as he quests for the Golden Fleece. See Atalanta - who was raised by bears - outrun any man before being tricked with golden apples. 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| /discover/newsletters/penguin |
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| penguin.co.uk |
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<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg width="7" height="14" viewbox="0 0 7 14" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M7 4.266H4.632V3.063c0-.547.31-.657.618-.657H7V0H4.426C2.162 0 1.75 1.75 1.75 2.953v1.313H0v2.406h1.75V14h2.882V6.672h2.162z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></span>
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| instagram.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg fill="none" height="15" viewbox="0 0 15 15" width="15" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path clip-rule="evenodd" d="M11.99 3.38a.87.87 0 1 1-1.74 0 .87.87 0 0 1 1.74 0M7.25 9.667a2.417 2.417 0 1 1 0-4.834 2.417 2.417 0 0 1 0 4.833m0-6.14a3.723 3.723 0 1 0 0 7.446 3.723 3.723 0 0 0 0-7.446m0-2.22c1.935 0 2.165.007 2.93.042.706.032 1.09.15 1.345.25.339.13.58.288.834.542.254.253.41.495.542.833.1.256.217.64.25 1.346.035.765.042.994.042 2.93s-.007 2.165-.042 2.93c-.033.706-.15 1.09-.25 1.346a2.2 2.2 0 0 1-.542.833 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-.834.543c-.255.1-.639.217-1.346.25-.764.034-.993.042-2.93.042s-2.165-.008-2.93-.042c-.706-.033-1.09-.15-1.345-.25a2.24 2.24 0 0 1-.834-.543 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-.542-.833c-.1-.256-.218-.64-.25-1.346-.035-.765-.042-.994-.042-2.93s.007-2.165.042-2.93c.032-.706.15-1.09.25-1.346a2.2 2.2 0 0 1 .542-.833 2.25 2.25 0 0 1 .834-.543c.255-.099.64-.217 1.346-.25.764-.034.994-.042 2.93-.042M7.25 0C5.281 0 5.034.008 4.26.044 3.49.079 2.963.2 2.502.38a3.55 3.55 0 0 0-1.284.836A3.55 3.55 0 0 0 .38 2.5c-.179.461-.301.988-.337 1.76C.008 5.034 0 5.28 0 7.25s.008 2.216.043 2.99c.036.77.158 1.298.337 1.76.186.476.434.88.837 1.283a3.55 3.55 0 0 0 1.284.836c.46.18.988.302 1.76.338.773.035 1.02.043 2.989.043s2.216-.008 2.99-.043c.77-.036 1.298-.159 1.759-.338.476-.185.88-.433 1.284-.836s.651-.807.836-1.284c.18-.461.302-.988.337-1.76.036-.773.044-1.02.044-2.989s-.008-2.216-.044-2.99c-.035-.77-.157-1.298-.337-1.759a3.55 3.55 0 0 0-.836-1.284A3.55 3.55 0 0 0 11.999.38c-.461-.18-.988-.302-1.76-.337C9.466.008 9.22 0 7.25 0" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span>
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| twitter.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg height="15" width="15" viewbox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><g><path d="M18.244 2.25h3.308l-7.227 8.26 8.502 11.24H16.17l-5.214-6.817L4.99 21.75H1.68l7.73-8.835L1.254 2.25H8.08l4.713 6.231zm-1.161 17.52h1.833L7.084 4.126H5.117z" fill="currentColor"></path></g></svg></span>
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| youtube.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg fill="none" height="13" viewbox="0 0 18 14" width="18" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path clip-rule="evenodd" d="M2 .571a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v8.857a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V2.571a2 2 0 0 0-2-2zm4.428 10.286V3.143L12.856 7z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span>
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| tiktok.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg width="17" height="18" viewbox="0 0 17 18" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M14.325 3.85a4 4 0 0 1-.355-.206 5 5 0 0 1-.91-.774A4.3 4.3 0 0 1 12.035.754h.003C11.96.296 11.993 0 11.998 0H8.906v11.954q.002.24-.007.476 0 .028-.003.058l-.001.027v.007a2.63 2.63 0 0 1-1.321 2.083 2.6 2.6 0 0 1-1.28.338 2.616 2.616 0 0 1-2.607-2.625 2.616 2.616 0 0 1 2.608-2.625c.272 0 .543.042.803.127L7.1 6.672a5.74 5.74 0 0 0-4.424 1.295 6.1 6.1 0 0 0-1.324 1.632c-.13.225-.623 1.13-.683 2.596-.037.833.213 1.696.332 2.053v.007c.075.21.366.927.84 1.53.381.485.833.911 1.339 1.264v-.007l.007.007c1.497 1.017 3.156.95 3.156.95.287-.011 1.25 0 2.342-.517a5.9 5.9 0 0 0 1.902-1.43 6 6 0 0 0 1.036-1.722c.28-.736.373-1.617.373-1.97V6.018c.038.023.537.353.537.353s.72.461 1.843.762c.805.213 1.89.258 1.89.258V4.323c-.38.04-1.152-.08-1.942-.473" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span>
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| uk.linkedin.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd" height="15" width="15" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="-45.5 -45.5 546 546" xml:space="preserve" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><g stroke-width="0"></g><g stroke-linecap="round" stroke-linejoin="round" stroke="#CCC" stroke-width="17.29"></g><path style="fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd" d="M246.4 204.35v-.665c-.136.223-.324.446-.442.665z"></path><path style="fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd" d="M0 0v455h455V0zm141.522 378.002H74.016V174.906h67.506zm-33.753-230.816h-.446C84.678 147.186 70 131.585 70 112.085c0-19.928 15.107-35.087 38.211-35.087 23.109 0 37.31 15.159 37.752 35.087 0 19.5-14.643 35.101-38.194 35.101M385 378.002h-67.524V269.345c0-27.291-9.756-45.92-34.195-45.92-18.664 0-29.755 12.543-34.641 24.693-1.776 4.34-2.24 10.373-2.24 16.459v113.426h-67.537s.905-184.043 0-203.096H246.4v28.779c8.973-13.807 24.986-33.547 60.856-33.547 44.437 0 77.744 29.02 77.744 91.398z"></path></svg></span>
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| facebook.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg width="7" height="14" viewbox="0 0 7 14" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M7 4.266H4.632V3.063c0-.547.31-.657.618-.657H7V0H4.426C2.162 0 1.75 1.75 1.75 2.953v1.313H0v2.406h1.75V14h2.882V6.672h2.162z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></span>
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| instagram.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg fill="none" height="15" viewbox="0 0 15 15" width="15" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path clip-rule="evenodd" d="M11.99 3.38a.87.87 0 1 1-1.74 0 .87.87 0 0 1 1.74 0M7.25 9.667a2.417 2.417 0 1 1 0-4.834 2.417 2.417 0 0 1 0 4.833m0-6.14a3.723 3.723 0 1 0 0 7.446 3.723 3.723 0 0 0 0-7.446m0-2.22c1.935 0 2.165.007 2.93.042.706.032 1.09.15 1.345.25.339.13.58.288.834.542.254.253.41.495.542.833.1.256.217.64.25 1.346.035.765.042.994.042 2.93s-.007 2.165-.042 2.93c-.033.706-.15 1.09-.25 1.346a2.2 2.2 0 0 1-.542.833 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-.834.543c-.255.1-.639.217-1.346.25-.764.034-.993.042-2.93.042s-2.165-.008-2.93-.042c-.706-.033-1.09-.15-1.345-.25a2.24 2.24 0 0 1-.834-.543 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-.542-.833c-.1-.256-.218-.64-.25-1.346-.035-.765-.042-.994-.042-2.93s.007-2.165.042-2.93c.032-.706.15-1.09.25-1.346a2.2 2.2 0 0 1 .542-.833 2.25 2.25 0 0 1 .834-.543c.255-.099.64-.217 1.346-.25.764-.034.994-.042 2.93-.042M7.25 0C5.281 0 5.034.008 4.26.044 3.49.079 2.963.2 2.502.38a3.55 3.55 0 0 0-1.284.836A3.55 3.55 0 0 0 .38 2.5c-.179.461-.301.988-.337 1.76C.008 5.034 0 5.28 0 7.25s.008 2.216.043 2.99c.036.77.158 1.298.337 1.76.186.476.434.88.837 1.283a3.55 3.55 0 0 0 1.284.836c.46.18.988.302 1.76.338.773.035 1.02.043 2.989.043s2.216-.008 2.99-.043c.77-.036 1.298-.159 1.759-.338.476-.185.88-.433 1.284-.836s.651-.807.836-1.284c.18-.461.302-.988.337-1.76.036-.773.044-1.02.044-2.989s-.008-2.216-.044-2.99c-.035-.77-.157-1.298-.337-1.759a3.55 3.55 0 0 0-.836-1.284A3.55 3.55 0 0 0 11.999.38c-.461-.18-.988-.302-1.76-.337C9.466.008 9.22 0 7.25 0" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span>
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| twitter.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg height="15" width="15" viewbox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><g><path d="M18.244 2.25h3.308l-7.227 8.26 8.502 11.24H16.17l-5.214-6.817L4.99 21.75H1.68l7.73-8.835L1.254 2.25H8.08l4.713 6.231zm-1.161 17.52h1.833L7.084 4.126H5.117z" fill="currentColor"></path></g></svg></span>
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| youtube.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg fill="none" height="13" viewbox="0 0 18 14" width="18" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path clip-rule="evenodd" d="M2 .571a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v8.857a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V2.571a2 2 0 0 0-2-2zm4.428 10.286V3.143L12.856 7z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span>
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| facebook.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg width="7" height="14" viewbox="0 0 7 14" fill="none" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path d="M7 4.266H4.632V3.063c0-.547.31-.657.618-.657H7V0H4.426C2.162 0 1.75 1.75 1.75 2.953v1.313H0v2.406h1.75V14h2.882V6.672h2.162z" fill="currentColor"></path></svg></span>
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| instagram.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg fill="none" height="15" viewbox="0 0 15 15" width="15" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path clip-rule="evenodd" d="M11.99 3.38a.87.87 0 1 1-1.74 0 .87.87 0 0 1 1.74 0M7.25 9.667a2.417 2.417 0 1 1 0-4.834 2.417 2.417 0 0 1 0 4.833m0-6.14a3.723 3.723 0 1 0 0 7.446 3.723 3.723 0 0 0 0-7.446m0-2.22c1.935 0 2.165.007 2.93.042.706.032 1.09.15 1.345.25.339.13.58.288.834.542.254.253.41.495.542.833.1.256.217.64.25 1.346.035.765.042.994.042 2.93s-.007 2.165-.042 2.93c-.033.706-.15 1.09-.25 1.346a2.2 2.2 0 0 1-.542.833 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-.834.543c-.255.1-.639.217-1.346.25-.764.034-.993.042-2.93.042s-2.165-.008-2.93-.042c-.706-.033-1.09-.15-1.345-.25a2.24 2.24 0 0 1-.834-.543 2.25 2.25 0 0 1-.542-.833c-.1-.256-.218-.64-.25-1.346-.035-.765-.042-.994-.042-2.93s.007-2.165.042-2.93c.032-.706.15-1.09.25-1.346a2.2 2.2 0 0 1 .542-.833 2.25 2.25 0 0 1 .834-.543c.255-.099.64-.217 1.346-.25.764-.034.994-.042 2.93-.042M7.25 0C5.281 0 5.034.008 4.26.044 3.49.079 2.963.2 2.502.38a3.55 3.55 0 0 0-1.284.836A3.55 3.55 0 0 0 .38 2.5c-.179.461-.301.988-.337 1.76C.008 5.034 0 5.28 0 7.25s.008 2.216.043 2.99c.036.77.158 1.298.337 1.76.186.476.434.88.837 1.283a3.55 3.55 0 0 0 1.284.836c.46.18.988.302 1.76.338.773.035 1.02.043 2.989.043s2.216-.008 2.99-.043c.77-.036 1.298-.159 1.759-.338.476-.185.88-.433 1.284-.836s.651-.807.836-1.284c.18-.461.302-.988.337-1.76.036-.773.044-1.02.044-2.989s-.008-2.216-.044-2.99c-.035-.77-.157-1.298-.337-1.759a3.55 3.55 0 0 0-.836-1.284A3.55 3.55 0 0 0 11.999.38c-.461-.18-.988-.302-1.76-.337C9.466.008 9.22 0 7.25 0" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span>
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| twitter.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg height="15" width="15" viewbox="0 0 24 24" aria-hidden="true" focusable="false"><g><path d="M18.244 2.25h3.308l-7.227 8.26 8.502 11.24H16.17l-5.214-6.817L4.99 21.75H1.68l7.73-8.835L1.254 2.25H8.08l4.713 6.231zm-1.161 17.52h1.833L7.084 4.126H5.117z" fill="currentColor"></path></g></svg></span>
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| youtube.com |
<span class="SocialAccounts_icon__IryyS"><svg fill="none" height="13" viewbox="0 0 18 14" width="18" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" focusable="false" aria-hidden="true"><path clip-rule="evenodd" d="M2 .571a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v8.857a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h14a2 2 0 0 0 2-2V2.571a2 2 0 0 0-2-2zm4.428 10.286V3.143L12.856 7z" fill="currentColor" fill-rule="evenodd"></path></svg></span>
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| wp.penguin.co.uk |
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