Anthony, Hope - Libros y biografía

Mr. Anthony Hope is finding out his enviable position. Do what he will, he has the power to please most people. Whatever be his moods, and whatever the quality of his performance, he is never awkward,...

A glorious story, which cannot be too warmly recommended to all who love a tale that stirs the blood. Perhaps not the least among its many good qualities is the fact that its chivalry is of the nineteenth,...

Second String, by Anthony Hope,brings to mind a new tendency in British fiction which has quite been creeping in during the last years of the 19th century; namely, the tendency to concern itself more...

Kravonia is a principality to be sought on the map somewhere in the vicinity of Zenda, and is, like most of the states of the mythical group to which it belongs, the sport of diplomatic intrigue. Its...

A study of modern marriage as it exists in modern London life especially. Three couples are closely described, and the author writes in the most uncompromising English and discusses some of the most intricate...

The " Dolly Dialogues " serve much the same purpose that the ballet does in an opera—they are a divertissement pure and simple. The winsome, irresponsible "Dolly" picks her steps amid the conversational...

The scene of this story of mystery and romance is laid in the little town of Inkston, near London, shortly after the world war. Interest centers in three characters: the "puzzling unaccounted-for Mr Beaumaroy,"...

Mr. Anthony Hope offers from time to time a welcome relief from the special brand of seriousness that has come to be the hall-mark of the school of British novelists. Not that he fails to take himself...

"A Man of Mark" is, like "The Prisoner of Zenda," a story of adventure and intrigue, its scene laid in an imaginary South American republic, and told in a manner strongly suggestive of opera bouffe. The...

Mr. Hope's new romance pictures the life of a prince and king under conditions modern, and yet shared by representatives of royalty almost throughout history. The interactions of the people and royalty,...

For this story there can be nothing but praise. It is true that it can scarcely be called literature, as doubtless no one knows better than the author. A writer who leaves off such work as Half a Hero...

Mr. Anthony Hope is original, and original with a light-handed grace not too often found in English writers of fiction. His Comedies of Courtship remind one of pretty dances. The step of the dancers is...

No character in recent fiction has excited greater interest than the beautiful, wilful, cruel, tender-hearted, proud, witty, and wholly delightful Princess Osra. Anthony Hope is at his best in the stories...

After his kingdom of Ruritania had been invaded by a score or more of imitators, Mr. Anthony Hope came back to England to sing of a man sans arms, whose victories are as remarkable, if not so renowned,...

The story of The God in the Car is of a very special character. Here we find the large canvas of serious life brushed over with a firm hand, relentless in general outlines and details—telling the tragedy...

Sport Royal is a collection of Anthony Hope's best short stories. It includes these works: Sport Royal A Tragedy In Outline. A Malapropos Parent. How They Stopped The "Run." A Little Joke. A Guardian...

In "The Heart of Princess Osra" by Anthony Hope, readers are transported to the fictional kingdom of Ruritania where political intrigue and royal romance intertwine. The book is a captivating blend of...

In Anthony Hope's novel, 'The Great Miss Driver,' readers are transported to a world of intrigue and romance set against the backdrop of 19th-century England. The narrative is characterized by its engaging...

Anthony Hope's 'Helena's Path' is a classic novel that delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and redemption. Set in a Victorian-era England, the book follows the protagonist, Helena, as she...

For readers who enjoy historical fiction with a touch of romance and suspense, 'Second String' by Anthony Hope comes highly recommended. This captivating novel offers a glimpse into a bygone era while...

In Anthony Hope's 'The Indiscretion of the Duchess', readers are transported to the high society of 19th century London, where scandal and intrigue abound. The novel, written in a captivating and eloquent...

In Anthony Hope's novel 'A Man of Mark', readers are introduced to the intriguing story of the British Empire and its political landscape during the late 19th century. The novel is crafted in a captivating...

Anthony Hope's 'The Chronicles of Count Antonio' is a captivating novel that combines elements of adventure, romance, and political intrigue. The narrative follows the mysterious Count Antonio as he navigates...

In Anthony Hope's 'Beaumaroy Home from the Wars,' readers are transported back to a time of post-war reflection and societal change. The novel, written in a period when Britain was grappling with the...

Anthony Hope's novel, 'The Secret of the Tower' is a captivating tale filled with mystery and intrigue, set against a backdrop of the political and social tensions of the late 19th century. Through his...

In Anthony Hope's 'Frivolous Cupid,' readers are taken on a whimsical journey through the world of matchmaking and love. The novel strikes a perfect balance between humor and wit, with Hope's trademark...

In 'Tristram of Blent' by Anthony Hope, readers are immersed in a tale of family secrets, social hierarchy, and the complexities of love. Set in the late 19th century England, the novel employs a mix...

Anthony Hope's 'Comedies of Courtship' presents a delightful collection of his witty and charming short stories focusing on the ups and downs of romantic relationships in a courtship setting. Known for...

Anthony Hope's 'Lucinda' is a timeless romance novel set in the late nineteenth century, exploring themes of love, honor, and societal expectations. The book is written in a charming and elegant prose...

In Anthony Hope's novel 'Father Stafford', readers are taken on a journey through the tumultuous landscape of 19th century America, where social upheaval and personal struggles collide. Written in a clear...