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The Heart of Princess Osra

Anthony Hope

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The Heart of Princess Osra

Anthony Hope

British Literature, Novels, Romance

The Heart of Princess Osra is an 1896 novel by Anthony Hope, serving as a prequel to his earlier work, The Prisoner of Zenda. Set in the fictional Germanic kingdom of Ruritania during the 1730s, it comprises linked short stories centered on Princess Osra and her romantic entanglements. The narrative explores themes of love, honor, and personal sacrifice, as various suitors undertake extraordinary acts for her admiration, highlighting the complexities of romance within royal expectations. This work is notable for its influence on the Ruritanian romance genre.

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A novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives and loves of characters entangled in a roy...

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The Heart of Princess Osra is an 1896 novel and is part of Anthony Hope's trilogy of books which spawned the genre of Ru...

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1895. Hope was a barrister who gave up the law after realizing success with his novel The Prisoner of Zenda. The book be...

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