| Author |
Hope, Anthony, 1863-1933 |
| Translator |
Joutsen, O. A. (Otto Aleksanteri), 1878-1936 |
| Uniform Title |
The prisoner of Zenda. Finnish
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| Title |
Zendan vanki
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| Original Publication |
Porvoo: WSOY, 1922.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Prisoner_of_Zenda
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Zendan vanki" by Anthony Hope is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Rudolf Rassendyll, a young Englishman of noble descent, who finds himself drawn into the political intrigues of the fictional European country of Ruritania. As he navigates themes of identity and royal duties, the tale promises adventure, romance, and a look at the complexities of royal lineage. At the start of the narrative, Rassendyll, living a comfortable but somewhat aimless life, reveals his connection to the royal family of Ruritania through a historical anecdote. He is persuaded by his sister-in-law Rose to take on a diplomatic role, which leads him to consider visiting Ruritania for the upcoming coronation of King Rudolf V. The opening chapters introduce Rassendyll's character as witty and self-aware, exploring his thoughts on family legacy and the tensions between duty and personal inclination. As he resolves to travel to Ruritania, the groundwork for a captivating adventure involving mistaken identities and royal honors begins to unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Love stories
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| Subject |
Impostors and imposture -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
British -- Foreign countries -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Kings and rulers -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Political kidnapping -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74486 |
| Release Date |
Sep 27, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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