Anthony Hope

Anthony Hope (1863-1933) was an English novelist and playwright. He is best known for his adventure romance The Prisoner of Zenda, which has been adapted into numerous films and television series.

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Anthony Hope, English novelist and playwright

Hope was born in London to a wealthy family. He was educated at Marlborough and Oxford University. After graduating from Oxford, he worked as a lawyer for a short time before turning to writing full-time.

Hope's first novel, A Man of Mark, was published in 1894. It was followed by The Prisoner of Zenda in the same year. The Prisoner of Zenda was an immediate success and launched Hope's career as a novelist. He went on to write over 60 novels, including Rupert of Hentzau (1898), The Dolly Dialogues (1894), and The Heart of Princess Osra (1896).

Hope's novels are known for their wit, their charm, and their exciting plots. He was a master of the adventure romance genre, and his novels have been enjoyed by readers of all ages for generations.

Hope was also a successful playwright. His most famous play is The Adventures of Lady Ursula (1898), which was adapted into a successful musical in 1915. He also wrote a number of other plays, including Captain Dieppe (1900) and A Servant of the State (1908).

Hope was a prolific writer and produced a wide range of work. His novels and plays are still popular today, and he is considered one of the most important English writers of the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras. His work continues to inspire and entertain readers and audiences around the world.