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Helena’s Path
Helena’s Path – Anthony Hope For clever dialogue and spirited situations Anthony Hope is eminently satisfactory. „Helena’s Path“ contains both these characteristics, and much beside; a keen appreciation of humorous values and a delightful emotional restraint. Helena’s path is the bone of contention between Helena and the English earl whose estate joins hers. It is […]
Sophy of Kravonia
Sophy of Kravonia – Anthony Hope 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 prince is sorely beset by enemies, but when he acquires a princess, […]
A Servant of the Public
A Servant of the Public – Anthony Hope It is easy to be enthusiastic about the story. It is psychologic—but with a difference, the difference being the bright and compelling interest of Mr. Hope’s dialogue, and the smiling sanity of his spirit. Imagine much that is best in Meredith or James, and all that is […]
Double Harness
Double Harness – Anthony Hope 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 problems of „double harness.“ Uncontrollable temper, increasing idealism, love of pleasure, consideration of worldly status, claims […]
The Intrusions of Peggy
The Intrusions of Peggy – Anthony Hope Anthony Hope has written two kinds of stories; one interesting for the civilized 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 […]
Tristram of Blent
Tristram of Blent – Anthony Hope Here is a rattling good story. Mr. Hope has often furnished us with tales answering that description before, but they were performances of a different order. Whereas his previous successes have been stories of incident, this is a novel of character. The vein of Zenda can easily be worked […]
Quisanté
Quisanté – Anthony Hope 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, as those of Rudolph Rassendyll. Alexander Quisante becomes a power in the house […]
The King’s Mirror
The King’s Mirror – Anthony Hope 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, the aspirations of the prince, the intrigues surrounding him, the cares of state, and the craving for […]
Simon Dale
Simon Dale – Anthony Hope A novel by one of the greatest of all English romantic writers. The story is laid in the time of Charles II. and has chiefly to do with the English and French courts. These furnish materials for a tale of love, intrigue, and adventure that could not be surpassed, and […]
Rupert of Hentzau
Rupert of Hentzau – Anthony Hope The many thousands who have read and admired The Prisoner of Zenda will reach eagerly for its sequel, which has been published under the title Rupert of Hentzau. They will not be disappointed. Sequels of successful stories are frequently weaker and somewhat forced, but in this case it must […]