El prisionero de Zenda es una novela escrita en el año 1894 por el autor británico Sir Anthony Hoppe Hawkins (1863, Londres - 1933) del subgénero novelesco de capa y espada y que nos cuenta cómo Rudolf Rassendyll, un joven ingles pelirrojo y con una llamativa nariz puntiaguda, rasgos que se asemejan curiosamente a los de algunos miembros de la familia real de Ruritaria, va a este reino con el proposito de ver la coronacion del nuevo Rey, su primo
Anthony Hopes The Prisoner of Zenda is a captivating dystopian novel that delves into the themes of political intrigue, deception, and adventure. Set in the fictional country of Ruritania, this literary masterpiece follows the story of a Englishman who impersonates a kidnapped prince to thwart a power-hungry villain. The narrative is rich in suspense and action, keeping readers on the edge of their seats throughout. Hopes skilled prose and intricate plot twists make this book a timeless classic in the realm of dystopian literature. The Prisoner of Zenda is a must-read for anyone seeking a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that explores the darker side of political power and manipulation. With its vivid imagery and compelling characters, this book offers a unique perspective on the consequences of political unrest and the importance of bravery in the face of tyranny.
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Rudolf Rassendyll, having heroically saved the kingdom of Ruritania and nobly given up the hand of the beautiful Princess Flavia, has returned to his normal life in England. But when, three years later, Flavia, now the unhappily married Queen of Ruritania, sends him a love letter, it is stolen by the exiled villain Rupert Hentzau. Rudolf's former adversary has been waiting for the chance to have his revenge, and this provides the perfect opportunity to stir up trouble.
In a battle of wills, he who dares wins...With his distinctive red hair and sharp nose, Rudolf Rassendyll, a young Englishman, shares a striking resemblance with the Ruritanian royal family. A burning curiosity draws him to Ruritania to see the coronation of the new King, his distant cousin. But when the King is captured by his treacherous brother on the eve of his coronation, only Rudolf can save him.Thrown into a series of adventures beyond his wildest dreams, as Rudolf battles to outwit his enemies he falls in love with the beautiful Princess Flavia, who is betrothed to the King. He must make his choice - should he save the monarch and be parted from Flavia forever?
Rudolph Rassendylls life is interrupted by his unexpected and personal involvement in the affairs of Ruritania whilst travelling through the town of Zenda. He is shortly on the way to Streslau, the capital, where he finds himself engaged in plans to rescue the imprisoned king.
Tras la muerte en duelo de su hermano, la joven baronesa Fastrade von der Warthe vuelve a casa para cuidar de su padre y de su tía. En la mansión se verá confrontada con el silencio, el tedio, el dolor y la rigidez moral, pero he aquí que aparece el barón Dietz von Egloff, un joven conocido en la región por su afición al juego y a la vida disipada. Egloff, al igual que los otros jóvenes aristócratas de la región, intenta encontrar su lugar en un mundo que dista mucho del de sus padres, que considera decadente. Una narrativa representativa de la Belle Époque, que se deja traslucir en la forma amanerada en que los personajes se comportan como víctimas de la ociosidad y el tedio. Pero la empresa de huir de algo que se desmorona resulta siempre tremendamente difícil.
Un collar valiosísimo, propiedad de una familia aristócrata da origen a una ingeniosa trama que se inicia con una osada invitación a dos jóvenes amigos por parte de una duquesa casada, en ausencia del marido; invitacion que se vera truculentamente alterada por el repentino regreso del esposo y por un misterioso intento de robo de la valiosa gema por parte de unos malhechores; todo ello mediante una trama llena de ingeniosas vueltas y revueltas, y cuyas convenciones victorianas resultan sublimadas por la sutileza analitica de la prosa de este gran novelista.
Anthony 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 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 Prisioner of Zenda has been deservedly popular as a classic of romance and adventure since its publication in 1894.ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
El prisionero de Zenda, el gran clásico de la novela de capa y espada, en una cuidada edición especial con introducción de Arturo Perez-Reverte. Rudolf Rassendyll es un joven y adinerado noble que vive apaciblemente en Inglaterra sin otra preocupacion que su propio entretenimiento. Cuando decide viajar al reino de Ruritania para asistir a la coronacion del rey Rudolf V, poco sospecha que se enfrentara a un reto mayor del que jamas hubiese podido soñar. El futuro monarca es secuestrado la vispera de la ceremonia por su hermano, el duque Michael, señor de Zenda y segundo en la linea de sucesion, y el joven Rassendyll, que guarda con Rudolf V un asombroso parecido, debera ponerse en su piel para evitar que pierda el derecho al trono. De la noche a la mañana, se convertira en el soberano de todo un pais, en el prometido de la hermosa princesa Flavia y en la ºnica persona capaz de devolver al legitimo rey su corona. Reseña:"Una aventura apasionante, un folletin a la antigua, en el mejor sentido del termino, que no puede dejar de leerse con una sonrisa agradecida y complice."Arturo Perez-Reverte
Instead he is thrown into a series of adventures beyond his wildest dreams. For the King is kidnapped by his treacherous brother, the Duke of Strelsau, and only Rudolph can save him. His own life in danger, he battles to outwit not only the Duke and his evil henchmen but the ruthless young Rupert Hentzau, who 'feared neither man nor devil'. At the same time he finds himself irresistably attracted to the beautiful Princess Flavia, the betrothed of the King.
