Hawkins, Sir Anthony Hope, 1863-1933 (Knight, novelist)
Person
Biography
Sir Anthony Hope Hawkins (1863-1933), knight; novelist (pseudonym Anthony Hope)
Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:
Item
Anthony Hope: The King's Mirror, Undated (published 1899)
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10222
Scope and Contents
Autograph manuscript.
Dates:
Undated (published 1899)
Sub-Series
‘English Nell’ by Anthony Hope and Edward Rose, founded on the novel ‘Simon Dale’ by Anthony Hope, Undated [c.1897-1900]
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add. 10138/1/1/8
Scope and Contents
Consists of annotated typed scripts for ‘Simon Dale, A Comedy in Four Acts’/’English Nell, A Comedy in Four Acts’ by Anthony Hope and Edward Rose.
‘English Nell’ was first performed at the Prince of Wales theatre in London in August 1900 (running for 176 performances).
The original novel by Anthony Hope (titled ‘Simon Dale’) was published in 1897.
Dates:
Undated [c.1897-1900]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The MS Add.10138 Edward Rose papers are owned by the University of Cambridge and are open for consultation under the normal regulations of the University Library's manuscripts collections; see http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/manuscripts/.
Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Edward Rose: Writings and family correspondence, Add. 10138
Series
Letter from Sir Anthony H. Hawkins, 7 Sep. 1914
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8990/238
Scope and Contents
Received draft back with 'suggestions', still needs further discussion
Dates:
7 Sep. 1914
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Sub-Series
‘Phroso’ adapted by Edward Rose and H. V. Esmond from the novel by Anthony Hope, Undated [c.1897-1900]
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add. 10138/1/1/7
Scope and Contents
Consists of annotated typed scripts for ‘Phroso: a Drama of Adventure in four acts’ adapted from the novel by Anthony Hope, by Edward Rose and H. V. Esmond.
‘Phroso’ was first performed in New York at the Empire Theatre (Dec 1898), and subsequently the Harlem Opera House (Oct 1899) and Grand Opera House (13 Nov 1900).
The original novel by Anthony Hope was published in 1897.
Dates:
Undated [c.1897-1900]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The MS Add.10138 Edward Rose papers are owned by the University of Cambridge and are open for consultation under the normal regulations of the University Library's manuscripts collections; see http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/manuscripts/.
Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Edward Rose: Writings and family correspondence, Add. 10138
File
‘Rupert of Hentzau’ play script by Anthony Hope, [c.1898-1900]
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add. 10138/2/3
Scope and Contents
Comprises a typed script with a few annotations for “Rupert of Hentzau: A Play in Four Acts. By Anthony Hope (Founded on a story written by the same writer, and bearing the same title).”This was a sequel to ‘The Prince of Zenda’.The play opened at the St James’s Theatre, London and ran for 51 performances from 1 Feb 1900 to 4 April 1900. According to ‘The London Stage 1900-1909: A Calendar of Plays and Players’ by Wearing, it was “an unsuccessful sequel to Edward Rose’s The...
Dates:
[c.1898-1900]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The MS Add.10138 Edward Rose papers are owned by the University of Cambridge and are open for consultation under the normal regulations of the University Library's manuscripts collections; see http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/manuscripts/.
Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Edward Rose: Writings and family correspondence, Add. 10138
Sub-Series
'The Heart of Princess Osra' by Edward Rose, based on the novel by Anthony Hope, Undated [c.1896-1904]
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add. 10138/1/1/5
Scope and Contents
Consists of typed scripts (some annotated) for ‘The Heart of Princess Osra: a play in four acts’. The play is a dramatization of Anthony Hope’s novel by the same name which was published in 1896, and was a prequel to ‘The Prisoner of Zenda’.
Dates:
Undated [c.1896-1904]
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The MS Add.10138 Edward Rose papers are owned by the University of Cambridge and are open for consultation under the normal regulations of the University Library's manuscripts collections; see http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/manuscripts/.
Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Edward Rose: Writings and family correspondence, Add. 10138
Sub-Series
'The Prisoner of Zenda' by Edward Rose, based on the novel by Anthony Hope, Undated [c.1894-1904].
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add. 10138/1/1/4
Scope and Contents
Consists of typed scripts for ‘The Prisoner of Zenda: A Play in a Prologue and four acts’, one of Rose’s most successful plays. The play is a dramatization of Anthony Hope’s novel by the same name which was published in 1894.Some of the scripts are annotated, or include photographs of scenes from the play or stage directions. One set of the scripts also include a leaflet for the first performance of the play in London.'The Prisoner of Zenda' was first performed at the...
Dates:
Undated [c.1894-1904].
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The MS Add.10138 Edward Rose papers are owned by the University of Cambridge and are open for consultation under the normal regulations of the University Library's manuscripts collections; see http://www.lib.cam.ac.uk/deptserv/manuscripts/.
Please cite as Cambridge University Library, Department of Manuscripts and University Archives, Edward Rose: Writings and family correspondence, Add. 10138