Anthony Hope

Mr. Witt's Widow (eBook, ePUB)

A Frivolous Tale

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Though it definitely breaks the mold of his best-known work, The Prisoner of Zenda, the humorous romp Mr. Witt's Widow was one of English novelist Anthony Hope's most successful books. George Neston finds himself enmeshed in a romantic entanglement with the young, beautiful widow Neaera Witt -- but their courtship doesn't go as smoothly as he hoped.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: The Floating Press
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Juli 2014
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781776583416
• Artikelnr.: 41353195

Autorenporträt

Anthony Hope was an English novelist, playwright, and short story writer, best known for his adventure and romance novels, particularly The Prisoner of Zenda (1894 Hope's early works, including The Prisoner of Zenda, were hugely popular and established him as a prominent writer of adventure fiction. His novel The Prisoner of Zenda became an iconic work of the adventure genre, featuring a story of political intrigue, mistaken identity, and daring escapades. The novel's success led to a series of sequels and adaptations, cementing Hope's reputation. While known for his adventure tales, Hope's later works, such as Double Harness explores the complexities of marriage, love, and societal expectations, marking a departure from his earlier, more action-driven stories. In addition to his fiction, Hope wrote plays and essays. Hope's ability to craft engaging narratives, often filled with intrigue and complex relationships, earned him a place among the well-known writers of his era.