Rupert of Hentzau (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Dystopian NovelBy Anthony Hope
Length10h 7m
About this audiobook
Rupert of Hentzau returns to the invented kingdom of Ruritania after the events of The Prisoner of Zenda, transforming the earlier romance of impersonation and rescue into a darker meditation on loyalty, political legitimacy, and renunciation. Written in Hope's brisk, elegant late-Victorian prose, the novel combines court intrigue, duels, secret correspondence, and tragic passion, while its framing and retrospective narration lend the adventure a tone of fatal inevitability. It stands within the fin-de-siècle tradition of popular romance, yet complicates its own chivalric ideals. Anthony Hope, born Anthony Hope Hawkins in 1863, was trained as a barrister before turning decisively to fiction. His legal education and familiarity with public life helped shape his interest in dynastic succession, constitutional appearances, and the burdens of office. The extraordinary success of The Prisoner of Zenda encouraged him to revisit Ruritania, but Rupert of Hentzau reveals a more mature writer, less concerned with escapist glamour than with the moral cost of honor. This book is strongly recommended to readers who value adventure fiction with psychological depth and historical texture. Those who know its predecessor will find a compelling continuation; newcomers will discover a finely wrought romance of politics, sacrifice, and irreversible choice.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.9 (2.2K)
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GenreAction and Adventure, Romance
Length10 hrs 7 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJun 9, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter I. The Queen’s Good-By
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6Chapter II. A Station Without a Cab
7Chapter III. Again to Zenda
8Chapter IV. An Eddy on the Moat
9Chapter V. An Audience of the King
10Chapter VI. The Task of the Queen’s Servants
11Chapter VII. The Message of Simon the Huntsman
12Chapter VIII. The Temper of Boris the Hound
13Chapter IX. The King in the Hunting Lodge
14Chapter X. The King in Strelsau
15Chapter XI. What the Chancellor’s Wife Saw
16Chapter XII. Before Them All!
17Chapter XIII. A King up His Sleeve
18Chapter XIV. The News Comes to Strelsau
19Chapter XV. A Pastime for Colonel Sapt
20Chapter XVI. A Crowd in the Konigstrasse
21Chapter XVII. Young Rupert and the Play-Actor
22Chapter XVIII. The Triumph of the King
23Chapter XIX. For Our Love and Her Honor
24Chapter XX. The Decision of Heaven
25Chapter XXI. The Coming of the Dream
26Analysis
27Reflection
28Memorable Quotes
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