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Bookwomble
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This 1934 edition of Beatrice Clay's Stories from Le Morte D'Arthur and the Mabinogion is an Edwardian retelling of the main Arthurian stories. I've had it for decades, so it's time is come to be read!
Written for children, the first 1901 edition left out Morgan le Fay, what with their relationship being "complicated", I suppose, but this reprint of the 1905 edition incorporated Morgan in suitably bowdlerised form.
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Bookwomble While it's a neat little edition, it's also a cheap reprint, without the original Dora Curtis illustrations, which the internet suggests are rather good, so that's a shame. 5d
Leftcoastzen Still , very pretty! 5d
Bookwomble @Leftcoastzen It has a nice Aubrey Beardsley frontispiece, which is some consolation 😊 4d
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RamsFan1963
Odyssey | Stephen Fry
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51/100 I know it's an old saying, but honestly, I could listen to Stephen Fry read a phone book, if they still existed. His narration really brings the story of Odessus to life, it's often quite funny when it's not being tragic, as Odessus has one misadventure after another, both helped and hindered by the various gods of Olympus. I know this is the last book of his Greek Mythology series, but I love to see him tackle Norse mythology. 5 🌟 read

dabbe I just started reading MYTHOS. I'm thinking I need to listen to it, instead. I love Stephen Fry! 💚💜💚 4w
RamsFan1963 He has an amazing voice, and I love his characterization of Zeus, the most harassed father in history, always having his children pestering him for favors or to clean up messes they've mad in the mortal world. 4w
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CBee I agree!! I LOVED Mythos and gave Troy and Heroes lined up. Might do Odyssey first though! 4w
CBee @dabbe you MUST listen!! 4w
dabbe @CBee 🎯🩵🎯 4w
AlaMich The right narrator makes a good book into an amazing book. (edited) 4w
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SarahBookInterrupted
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This is “the book” for anyone who likes Greek Mythology. At first it was a little overwhelming with the sheer amount of myths being told, but soon you get used to the rhythm of one coming directly after another. I absolutely loved Stephen Fry‘s author/written voice. He was witty and charming as he added his commentary to the myths. I already have the next book detailing the hero‘s! Can‘t wait.

dabbe I just bought this and am now inspired to read it! 🩵 1mo
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RamsFan1963
Odyssey | Stephen Fry
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Oh Boy! Oh Boy! Oh Boy! I did not know that Stephen Fry had a 4th book in the Greek Mythology series. I need to finish my current audiobook so I can get to this. I know it's going to be another winner. #SeriesLove2025

TheBookHippie Oooooo 1mo
AnnCrystal 🆒📚💫. 1mo
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Birdsong28
Odyssey | Stephen Fry
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CBee
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I consider myself semi knowledgeable in Greek mythology, but Stephen Fry is letting me know that there is still much more to learn! Bosporus and Oxford are basically the same word and get their origins from the story of Io (and Zeus being a cad, again). Plus I learned why the peacock is sacred to Hera! Enjoy 😊 #weirdwords #weirdwordwednesday
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Io_(mythology)

TheSpineView 😎😎😎 6mo
Amiable I knew that “ford“ indicated water crossings -- where I live there are a number of towns near the shore that have it in their name (i.e. Guilford, Waterford, Milford, Stratford, etc.). I didn't know that Bosphorus was connected. Cool! 6mo
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CBee @Amiable very cool! I didn‘t even connect “ford” with a water crossing before 🤷‍♀️ 6mo
dabbe I have no clue about the meaning of oxford; thanks for sharing, #wordsmithextraordinaire! 💙❄️💙 6mo
BookmarkTavern How interesting! 6mo
TheBookHippie Facinating!!! 6mo
CBee @dabbe the more you know 😊 6mo
CatLass007 That‘s a lot of history for one word! Excellent!! 6mo
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Super_Jane
Odyssey | Stephen Fry
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4.5/5 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌗

Stephen Fry once again delivered a brilliant book about the e Greek myths. An amazing addition to his series.

#myths #greek

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catsuit_mango
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Very grey day here, so i ll be in my reading nook with an epic book

Sleepswithbooks Love your space! 8mo
catsuit_mango @Sleepswithbooks thanks, that‘s my quiet corner :) 8mo
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camscampbell
Mythos Illustrated | Stephen Fry
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Fancy a wee look through two illustrated editions of Stephen Fry's Greek Myths series? I just put a video up on my BookTube channel. I'm enjoying these books so much.

https://youtu.be/q42zV8dSJ5o