El prisionero de Zenda

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El prisionero de Zenda

by Anthony Hope

ES·~5 hours

Chapters

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 creating the swashbuckling world of The Prisoner of Zenda, this English novelist and playwright turned political adventure and witty romance into some of the most memorable popular fiction of the late Victorian era.

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