Anthony Hope

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The Prisoner Of Zenda

Beschreibung

"The Prisoner of Zenda" is a classic adventure novel penned by Anthony Hope, renowned for its thrilling narrative and captivating portrayal of 19th-century European political intrigue. Set in the fictional kingdom of Ruritania, the story follows the exploits of the English gentleman Rudolf Rassendyll, who is drawn into a web of deception and royal intrigue when he is called upon to impersonate the kingdom's rightful king. As he navigates through a world of palace politics, forbidden romance, and treacherous schemes, Rassendyll grapples with questions of honor, loyalty, and identity. With its intricate plot twists and dynamic characters, Hope weaves a tale of bravery and sacrifice, showcasing the enduring themes of love and duty. "The Prisoner of Zenda" stands as a timeless classic in adventure literature, captivating readers with its swashbuckling escapades and its exploration of the timeless struggles between good and evil, love and duty.

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: True Sign Publishing House Private Limited
• Seitenzahl: 158
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. Oktober 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 9mm
• Gewicht: 208g
• ISBN-13: 9789359048895
• ISBN-10: 9359048895
• Artikelnr.: 69510877