

The Prisoner of Zenda By Anthony Hope - A Swashbuckling Tale of Deception, Honor, and Daring Romance in a Kingdom on the Brink The Prisoner of Zenda is Anthony Hope's classic adventure novel that launched the "Ruritanian romance" genre--a story filled with swordplay, political...


Generations of readers have thrilled to this swashbuckling novel's tale of mistaken identity, court intrigue, a star-crossed romance, and a daring rescue. When an evil prince plots to steal the Ruritanian throne and kidnaps his elder brother, a look-alike is persuaded to stand...

Set in the fictional land of Ruritania, "The Prisoner of Zenda" is a tale of intrigue, crime and scheming villains trying to depose the rightful heir to the throne... Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colourful comic strip form, offering an excellent introduction...


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This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions at the beginning of...
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This award-winning collection of adapted classic literature and original stories develops reading skills for low-beginning through advanced students. Accessible language and carefully controlled vocabulary build students' reading confidence. Introductions...


The Prisoner of Zenda (1894), by Anthony Hope, is an adventure novel in which the King of Ruritania is drugged on the eve of his coronation and thus is unable to attend the ceremony. Political forces within the realm are such that, in order for the king to retain the crown, his...


Rudolf Rassendyll is the hero of Anthony Hope's fantastic novel, The Prisoner of Zenda. After leaving his lofty life in London, Rassendyll discovers adventure in Ruritania, where he happens to bear a remarkable resemblance to the local king, Rudolf Elphberg. However, on the eve...

'If love were the only thing, I would follow you-in rags if need be ... But is love the only thing?' Anthony Hope's The Prisoner of Zenda is a swashbuckling adventure set in Ruritania, a mythical pocket kingdom. Englishman Rudolf Rassendyll closely resembles...

Anthony Hope (1863-1933) was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels, but he is remembered predominantly for two books: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898). These works, "minor classics" of English literature, are set in the contemporaneous...

Anthony Hope's classic adventure story, beloved by generations. On the eve of his coronation, the incoming King of Ruritania has been poisoned and rendered unable to attend the ceremony. A vacationing Englishman who resembles the king must stand in as a decoy to avoid chaos and...

The Prisoner of Zenda by Anthony Hope , 1894. Anthony Hope (1863 - 1933)was an English novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels but he is remembered predominantly for two books: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau...




The Prisoner of Zenda By Anthony Hope - A Swashbuckling Tale of Deception, Honor, and Daring Romance in a Kingdom on the Brink The Prisoner of Zenda is Anthony Hope's classic adventure novel that launched the "Ruritanian romance" genre--a story filled with swordplay, political...

“I wonder when in the world you’re going to do anything, Rudolf?” said my brother’s wife. “My dear Rose,” I answered, laying down my egg-spoon, “why in the world should I do anything? My position is a comfortable one. I have an income nearly sufficient for my wants (no one’s...

