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Anthony Hope
AuthorBooks · Second hand1863-1933
Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, better known as Anthony Hope, was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels but he is remembered predominantly for only two books: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898).
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About Anthony Hope
Birth
1863
Death
1933
First book
1890
Years writing
136
Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins, better known as Anthony Hope, was a British novelist and playwright. He was a prolific writer, especially of adventure novels but he is remembered predominantly for only two books: The Prisoner of Zenda (1894) and its sequel Rupert of Hentzau (1898).
Anthony Hope was born in London in 1863 and became a key figure in English literature.
His most famous work, The Prisoner of Zenda, gave rise to the popular literary genre known as Ruritanian romance.
Before establishing himself as a writer, Hope practiced professionally as a barrister and lawyer.
Throughout his prolific career, he published a total of 387 works spanning various genres.
His literary legacy includes both historical novels and reflections on the impact of the First World War.
