El prisionero de Zenda

audiobook

El prisionero de Zenda

by Anthony Hope

ES·~5 hours·24 chapters

Chapters

24 total
1

BIBLIOTECA de LA NACIÓN - ANTONIO HOPE

0:04
2

INDICE

0:50
3

I

12:57
4

II

13:25
5

III

16:14
6

IV

13:09
7

V

15:02
8

VI

13:17
9

VII

13:28
10

VIII

15:49

Description

A witty, self‑aware narrator introduces us to a world of aristocratic quirks and family rivalries, where idle wealth and colorful hair color become the subject of endless banter. Rodolfo Elsberg, heir to a comfortable but unambitious life, spends his days trading barbs with his sister‑in‑law Rosa and navigating the expectations of the Burlesdón household. Their lively exchanges reveal a satirical portrait of high society, full of humor, subtle jealousy, and the occasional absurdity of lineage debates.

When a regal visitor from the fictional kingdom of Ruritania arrives—Prince Rodolfo III, a strikingly handsome figure—Rodolfo’s complacent existence is suddenly threatened by the promise of unexpected duty. The prince’s presence hints at a tangled web of courtly intrigue, mistaken identities, and the looming chance that the idle noble may be called upon to play a role far beyond his leisurely pursuits. Listeners are invited into a charmingly chaotic adventure that balances sharp wit with the suspense of a classic swashbuckling tale.

Details

Language

es

Duration

~5 hours (291K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at DP Europe (http://dp.rastko.net)

Release date

2008-03-11

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Anthony Hope

Anthony Hope

1863–1933

Best known for The Prisoner of Zenda, he helped define the swashbuckling romance of imaginary kingdoms and royal intrigue. Trained as a barrister, he turned courtroom discipline into brisk, witty storytelling that still feels lively today.

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