The Prisoner of Zenda
About this book
An adventure novel, originally published in 1894, set in the fictitious European Kingdom of Ruritania. An English tourist is persuaded to impersonate the new king after he is abducted before he can be crowned. This act draws upon him the wrath of the Prince who has had the king abducted and his partner in crime the villainous Rupert of Hentzau.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 23054 readers · 217 pages · ≈ 4 h 01 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Prisoner of Zenda?
About ≈ 4 h 01 m — 217 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Prisoner of Zenda?
217 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Prisoner of Zenda?
It sits on the Classics, Travel, Adventure shelves.
Has The Prisoner of Zenda been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Prisoner of Zenda (1980).
Is The Prisoner of Zenda in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The Prisoner of Zenda take place?
It is set in Foreign countries during 19th century, 1950-.
Who wrote The Prisoner of Zenda?
Anthony Hope (1863–1933).
Where can I read The Prisoner of Zenda online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library