Anthony Hope

The Prisoner of Zenda

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Produktbeschreibung

Anthony Hope published his adventure book The Prisoner of Zenda in 1894. In it, the night before being crowned, the King of Ruritania takes drugs and is unable to attend the event. A man on vacation who looks like the monarch is convinced to serve as his political stooge.Michael, Duke of Strelsau, Rudolf V's half-brother, see to it that he is given a bottle of wine that has been drugged. His friends are unable to rouse him up in time for Rudolf V, the Elector of Ruritania, to be crowned.Englishman Sapt persuades Rassendyll to impersonate the King of France so he can attend Duke Michael's coronation. The King is being held in the castle at Zenda.Rassendyll explores the moat by swimming at night. King Rudolf can be heard conversing with one of his captors. A supporting factor, according to Rupert, is his attraction to Antoinette de Mauban.In defiance of Michael's men, Rupert stands at the drawbridge and challenges Michael to fight for Antoinette. Despite having a pistol, Rassendyll is unable to shoot Rupert. Accidentally learning about Rudolf Rassenyll, Princess Flavia collapses. King Rudolf is reinstated to the throne, but the lovers are forced to split ways because of duty and honor.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
• Seitenzahl: 162
• Erscheinungstermin: 22. April 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 245g
• ISBN-13: 9789356568112
• ISBN-10: 9356568111
• Artikelnr.: 67452649

Autorenporträt

Anthony Hope was an English novelist, playwright, and short story writer, best known for his adventure and romance novels, particularly The Prisoner of Zenda (1894 Hope's early works, including The Prisoner of Zenda, were hugely popular and established him as a prominent writer of adventure fiction. His novel The Prisoner of Zenda became an iconic work of the adventure genre, featuring a story of political intrigue, mistaken identity, and daring escapades. The novel's success led to a series of sequels and adaptations, cementing Hope's reputation. While known for his adventure tales, Hope's later works, such as Double Harness explores the complexities of marriage, love, and societal expectations, marking a departure from his earlier, more action-driven stories. In addition to his fiction, Hope wrote plays and essays. Hope's ability to craft engaging narratives, often filled with intrigue and complex relationships, earned him a place among the well-known writers of his era.