Anthony Hope
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Anthony Hope has written two kinds of stories; one interesting for the civilised detail, the other for the situation and plot. When we read the first kind we do not care about the result, and we don't get excited. If we have plenty of leisure and care for little turns of expression, feeling, and thought, and care a great deal for clean and pleasant society, we are content with books like "The Dolly Dialogues." The mixture of tolerance, urbanity, and...
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Rudolf Rassendyll is abruptly transported from his comfortable life in London to fast-moving adventures in Ruritania, a land steeped in political intrigue. Rassendyll bears a striking resemblance to Rudolph Elphberg, who is about to be crowned King of Ruritania. When the rival to the throne, Black Michael of Streslau, attempts to seize power by imprisoning Elphberg in the Castle of Zenda, Rassendyll is obliged to impersonate the King to uphold the...
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The "Prisoner of Zenda" is set in the fictional country of Ruritania on the eve of the new king's coronation. The king is suddently abducted. An Englishman, who bears a resemblance to the king is brought in as a political decoy. Includes the sequel, "Rupert of Hentzau." Both are considered to be classics of English literature which have inspired stage, film and television adaptations.