A Young Man's Year
May 2015 · The Floating Press
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Today best remembered as the author of the action-adventure classic The Prisoner of Zenda, British writer Anthony Hope dabbled in a number of genres over the course of his career. A Young Man's Year is a coming-of-age story of sorts, covering a particularly trying twelve-month period in the life of young lawyer Arthur Lisle that ultimately helps to strengthen his resolve and allows him to take control of his destiny.
About the author
Novelist Anthony Hope-Hawkins was born in London, England on February 9, 1863. After attending Marlborough College and Balliol College, he became a lawyer and wrote short stories. The Prisoner of Zenda, his best-known work, was published in 1894. Due to the book's success, he became a full-time writer. During World War I, he worked for the Ministry of Information to counteract German propaganda. He was knighted for his efforts in 1918. He died of throat cancer in Surrey, England on July 8, 1933.
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