Anthony Hope

The Heart of Princess Osra (eBook, ePUB)

A Royal Romance of Political Intrigue and Adventure

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Heart of Princess Osra," Anthony Hope crafts an enchanting tale of love, honor, and intrigue set against a backdrop of rich European aristocracy. Narrated with Hope's trademark wit and elegance, this novella explores the complexities of noble duty and personal desire through its charming protagonist, Princess Osra. The narrative is suffused with romantic tension and dramatic situations, reflecting the Victorian fascination with adventure and fairy-tale romances. Hope's stylistic choices, characterized by vivid descriptions and engaging dialogue, elevate the novella within the broader context of late 19th-century literature, aligning it with the works of contemporaries such as E. M. Forster and Oscar Wilde while also pioneering modern romantic tropes. Anthony Hope, initially known for his adventure novel "The Prisoner of Zenda," demonstrates a particular affinity for themes paralleling the struggles of the individual against societal constraints. His experiences as a playwright and novelist, coupled with his education in law, equipped him with a keen insight into human motivations, which he deftly applies in developing character dynamics in "The Heart of Princess Osra." This novella showcases his transition from merely writing adventure tales to exploring deeper emotional landscapes. Readers seeking a fusion of romance and adventure will find "The Heart of Princess Osra" a richly satisfying experience. Hope'Äôs ability to blend humor, love, and the trials of nobility creates a narrative that can resonate across generations. This novella is an essential read for those captivated by stories of lost love and the impact of destiny, promising a delightful escape into the world of princely intrigue.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 1612
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664593535
• Artikelnr.: 58500526

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.