Anthony Hope

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Frivolous Cupid

Beschreibung

"Frivolous Cupid" by Anthony Hope is a delightful romantic comedy that epitomizes English literature's wit and satire. Set in the Victorian era, Hope's humorous fiction intertwines love stories with mischief and matchmaking, creating a charming narrative that captivates readers with its British humor. Through the lens of aristocratic society, Hope satirizes the conventions and pretensions of the time, offering a social commentary laced with wit and intrigue. "Frivolous Cupid" explores the absurdities of love and courtship in the upper echelons of society, where matchmaking schemes and romantic entanglements abound. At its heart, the novel is a love story that navigates the complexities of relationships amidst the backdrop of Victorian societal norms. With its clever dialogue and sharp observations, "Frivolous Cupid" showcases Anthony Hope's mastery of satire and his ability to entertain readers with his astute portrayal of human folly. Overall, "Frivolous Cupid" stands as a testament to Hope's talent for blending romance and humor, making it a timeless classic of English literature that continues to charm audiences with its wit and whimsy.

Autor

Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, as Anthony Hope (9 February 1863 - 8 July 1933), was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, particularly of adventure stories, yet he is best known for only two works: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898). These writings, considered "minor classics" of English literature, are set in the contemporaneous fictional kingdom of Ruritania and gave rise to the Ruritanian romance genre, which includes books set in fictional European places comparable to the novels. Zenda has inspired numerous adaptations, most notably the 1937 Hollywood film of the same name and the 1952 remake. Hope attended St John's School, Leatherhead, Marlborough College, and Balliol College, Oxford. In an intellectually distinguished career at Oxford, he earned first-class honours in Classical Moderations (Literis Graecis et Latinis) in 1882 and Literae Humaniores ('Greats') in 1885. Hope studied law and became a barrister in 1887, when the Middle Temple called him to the Bar. He studied under the future Liberal Prime Minister H. H. Asquith, who saw him as a potential barrister but was disillusioned by his decision to pursue a career in writing.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 86
• Erscheinungstermin: 3. Januar 2024
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 121g
• ISBN-13: 9789362203618
• ISBN-10: 9362203618
• Artikelnr.: 70389300