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Anthony Hope : The Prisoner of Zenda before purchasing it in order to gage whether or not it would be worth my time, and all praised The Prisoner of Zenda:

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Prisoner to Good ReadingBy Peter Shire"Rubert of Hentzau", the sequel to "The Prisoner of Zenda", is actually the more exciting story of the two, and should rightly be called "The Queens Letter", though that would make a confusion with "The Queen's Necklace" by Dumas. Although the ending becomes clear well before the end, because its Victorian, it's masterfully done in its characters, action and development. And because it's slightly stilted Victorian writing, it takes a bit of getting used to. Don't let that put you off. Read though as a continuous novel, both stories are a rewarding read.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. To Honor the King's Crown---and the QueenBy Malvern P. PowellEveryone has a favorite novel that would be the chosen one if he or she were left alone on a desert island. This is mine. Why? Because it touches on timeless character aspects that are personally important to me-----honor, noble romance, personal sacrifice and integrity. It also happens to have a cast of characters that perfectly matches the story, and a plot that grabs you from the very beginning---and never lets up. Finally, it continues to entertain and inspire me no matter how many times the novel and I have been together on the Road to .In 1935, David O. Selznick added his own movie version to this much-filmed novel, and in the process created a cinematic masterpiece. My experience was to see the film first and then read the novel. I could not help but project that magnificent crew of actors into their roles in the novel---- particularly since much of the narrative they speak is lifted verbatim and used in the film. In both spirit and content, this film version is a true and appropriate representation of the book. They both constitute grand classic entertainment.A book is not a film----they are separate and distinct media. Yet in this particular case, each is very close to the other. What difference does it make that when Sapt refers to the English Rudolf as "the finest Elphberg of them all"---it is at the end of the film and in the middle of the novel? The point is that the value expressed is the same and makes sense no matter where it appears.Many people today will find this tale of old Ruritania with its intrigues, sentimentality, kingly devotion, purity of romance and improbable situations too quaint and old-fashioned. It certainly would not be written or filmed the same way now----if at all. Yet---if you can suspend disbelief for just a while and allow yourself to become a part of the old world of Rudolf Rassendyl and his gallant friends as well as his nasty enemies----you will be in for a most enjoyable experience.I enthusiastically recommend "Zenda" to anyone who is not ashamed to embrace decency and the other values previously mentioned. It is no sin to shed a tear in support of such ideals.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A lot of funBy Charles van BurenI read somewhere that this book is a minor classic. I suppose that describes it well. A sort of second tier classic, something like H. Rider Haggard's KING SOLOMON'S MINES or Edgar Rice Burroughs' early Tarzan John Carter books. In fact Burroughs sort of plagiarized THE PRISONER OF ZENDA in his THE MAD KING. Several fine movies have been based on the book. My favorites being the Ronald Coleman Stewart Granger versions. The reader should be aware that this is an old book written in the language style of yesteryear. It is a fun adventure borrowing the royal look-a-like device from THE PRINCE AND THE PAUPER. If you enjoy the book there is a sequel, RUPERT OF HENTZAU.

Anthony Hope was an early 20th century English author and playwright who wrote action and adventure novels, the most famous being The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898)

'Hope's Rattling Yarn seems to live on and on, even if it is not a masterpiece of its genre like Rider Haggard's She; it has been filmed no less than five times. Rudolf Rassendyll and Rupert of Hentzau have become almost household names and the imaginary Ruritania has actually become a standard English word. Perhaps Oxford will now reissue other Hope historical romances, such as Sophie of Kravonia. Brian Fallon, Irish Times'this is one of those rattling good yarns whose heart is so solidly in the right place that one is prepared to forgive some shoddy writing at the margins' Daily Telegraph`This fast-moving, well-placed romance reaffirmed the pride of English men in what they thought they had :a sense of justice, profound honour and adroitness, all worn lightly.' The Sunday Times'a gallant guide to the way an English gentleman should conduct himself with foreigners and women' --Wordsworth ClassicsFrom the PublisherFounded in 1906 by J.M. Dent, the Everyman Library has always tried to make the best books ever written available to the greatest number of people at the lowest possible price. Unique editorial features that help Everyman Paperback Classics stand out from the crowd include: a leading scholar or literary critic's introduction to the text, a biography of the author, a chronology of her or his life and times, a historical selection of criticism, and a concise plot summary. All books published since 1993 have also been completely restyled: all type has been reset, to offer a clarity and ease of reading unique among editions of the classics; a vibrant, full-color cover design now complements these great texts with beautiful contemporary works of art. But the best feature must be Everyman's uniquely low price. Each Everyman title offers these extensive materials at a price that competes with the most inexpensive editions on the market-but Everyman Paperbacks have durable binding, quality paper, and the highest editorial and scholarly standards.From the Back CoverAnthony Hope's swashbuckling romance transports his English gentleman hero, Rudolf Rassendyll, from a comfortable life in London to fast-moving adventures in Ruritania, a mythical land steeped in political intrigue. Rassendyll bears a striking resemblance to Rudolf Elphberg who is about to be crowned King of Ruritania. When the rival to the throne, Black Michael of Strelsau, attempts to seize power by imprisoning Elphberg in the Castle of Zenda, Rassendyll is obliged to impersonate the King to uphold the rightful sovereignty and ensure political stability. Rassendyll endures a trial of strength in his encounters with the notorious Rupert of Hentzau, and a test of a different sort as he grows to love the Princess Flavia. Five times filmed, The Prisoner of Zenda has been deservedly popular as a classic of romance and adventure since its publication in 1894.

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