- The document provides background information on the author Anthony Hope and his most famous work "The Prisoner of Zenda". It discusses Hope's education and career as a writer.
- It then summarizes the plot and characters of "The Prisoner of Zenda", which is about a British man who impersonates the King of Ruritania to prevent him from being overthrown. The main characters include Rudolf Rassendyll, King Rudolf, Colonel Sapt, and the villain Duke Michael.
- The setting is the fictional country of Ruritania. Key themes are the conflict between good and evil, and the pursuit of power and greed.