Anthony Hope

Phroso (eBook, ePUB)

Intrigue, Romance, and Political Turmoil in a Mysterious Balkan Principality

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In Anthony Hope's novel 'Phroso,' readers are transported to the exotic world of a mysterious Balkan principality, where political intrigue and romance collide. The book is characterized by its richly descriptive prose and intricate plot, typical of the adventure novels popular in the late 19th century. The story follows the protagonist, Phroso, a disillusioned British aristocrat who becomes embroiled in the politics of the region and finds himself torn between duty and love. The novel's exploration of identity, loyalty, and honor resonates with the societal anxieties of the time. Hope's masterful storytelling keeps readers engaged until the final page. Anthony Hope, a prolific writer of his time, was known for his romantic adventure novels that often featured daring heroes and captivating heroines. It is speculated that Hope's own experiences traveling through Europe inspired the vivid settings and eclectic characters in 'Phroso.' His skillful blend of suspense and romance has captivated readers for generations. For fans of classic adventure literature and historical fiction, 'Phroso' by Anthony Hope is a compelling read that offers a glimpse into the tumultuous political landscape of the Balkans and the struggles of individuals caught in the midst of power struggles and conflicting loyalties.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 573
• Erscheinungstermin: 4. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664561770
• Artikelnr.: 58499694

Autorenporträt

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.