Anthony Hope

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Comedies Of Courtship

Beschreibung

Comedies of Courtship by Anthony Hope is a collection of humorous stories that explore the complexities of love and relationships. In the opening tale, we are introduced to two engaged individuals, John Ashforth and Mary Travers, whose seemingly perfect engagement is thrown into turmoil when they each receive secret letters from other romantic interests. Despite their outward happiness-youth, wealth, and an ideal match-doubts and unspoken feelings complicate their relationship. Both John and Mary harbor hidden desires, creating a comedic tension as they each wrestle with their guilt and longing. When they discover the letters, the situation quickly spirals into misunderstandings and mistaken intentions, leading to a series of humorous and awkward moments. Hope's story skillfully contrasts the characters' outward loyalty with their inner temptations, showcasing the chaotic and often funny side of courtship. With wit and charm, Comedies of Courtship offers a lighthearted exploration of love, loyalty, and the comedic misadventures that arise when emotions and desires conflict with societal expectations.

Autor

Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, as Anthony Hope (9 February 1863 - 8 July 1933), was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, particularly of adventure stories, yet he is best known for only two works: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898). These writings, considered "minor classics" of English literature, are set in the contemporaneous fictional kingdom of Ruritania and gave rise to the Ruritanian romance genre, which includes books set in fictional European places comparable to the novels. Zenda has inspired numerous adaptations, most notably the 1937 Hollywood film of the same name and the 1952 remake. Hope attended St John's School, Leatherhead, Marlborough College, and Balliol College, Oxford. In an intellectually distinguished career at Oxford, he earned first-class honours in Classical Moderations (Literis Graecis et Latinis) in 1882 and Literae Humaniores ('Greats') in 1885. Hope studied law and became a barrister in 1887, when the Middle Temple called him to the Bar. He studied under the future Liberal Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, who saw him as a potential barrister but was disillusioned by his decision to pursue a career in writing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 192
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. November 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 11mm
• Gewicht: 249g
• ISBN-13: 9789368097495
• ISBN-10: 9368097496
• Artikelnr.: 73291433