Dr. Fu Manchu Trilogy
The Insidious Dr. Fu Manchu, The Return of Dr. Fu Manchu & The Hand of Fu ManchuBy Sax Rohmer
Length25h 14m
About this audiobook
The "Dr. Fu Manchu Trilogy" by Sax Rohmer presents a captivating examination of early 20th-century anxieties through the lens of sensationalist fiction. Comprising three novels, this trilogy chronicles the nefarious exploits of the supervillain Dr. Fu Manchu, a character emblematic of the era's fascination with the East and the trope of the 'yellow peril.' Rohmer's vivid prose and intricate plotting reflect a blend of adventure, horror, and thriller genres, intertwining themes of imperialism, racial tension, and moral ambiguity. His stylistic choices often evoke an atmosphere of dread and fascination, encapsulating the zeitgeist of a period grappling with unprecedented cultural encounters. Sax Rohmer, born Arthur Henry Sarsfield Ward in 1883, was deeply influenced by the cultural and geopolitical climate of his time, which prompted his exploration of Eastern mystique and villainy. His own experiences, including travels in the East and a growing interest in Chinese lore, fueled his creation of Fu Manchu as an archetype of the cunning and malevolent 'Oriental.' Rohmer's novels resonated with contemporary societal fears, making him a significant figure in early speculative fiction and the wider context of pulp literature. Readers of the "Dr. Fu Manchu Trilogy" will find themselves entangled in a world of intrigue and rivalry that deftly critiques and reflects the prejudices of its time. This trilogy not only entertains but serves as an important cultural artifact, offering insights into historical attitudes and the complexities of identity. For those interested in the intersection of literature and sociology, Rohmer's work is both a thrilling adventure and a thought-provoking exploration of the narratives that shaped Western perceptions of the East.
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Rating★★★★ 4.0 (327)
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GenreMystery and Thriller, Action and Adventure
Length25 hrs 14 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 2, 2023
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
26CHAPTER XXVI
2CHAPTER II
27CHAPTER XXVII
3CHAPTER III
28CHAPTER XXVIII
4CHAPTER IV
29CHAPTER XXIX
5CHAPTER V
30CHAPTER XXX
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6CHAPTER VI
31CHAPTER I A MIDNIGHT SUMMONS
7CHAPTER VII
32CHAPTER II ELTHAM VANISHES
8CHAPTER VIII
33CHAPTER III THE WIRE JACKET
9CHAPTER IX
34CHAPTER IV THE CRY OF A NIGHTHAWK
10CHAPTER X
35CHAPTER V THE NET
11CHAPTER XI
36CHAPTER VI UNDER THE ELMS
12CHAPTER XII
37CHAPTER VII ENTER MR. ABEL SLATTIN
13CHAPTER XIII
38CHAPTER VIII DR. FU-MANCHU STRIKES
14CHAPTER XIV
39CHAPTER IX THE CLIMBER
15CHAPTER XV
40CHAPTER X THE CLIMBER RETURNS
16CHAPTER XVI
41CHAPTER XI THE WHITE PEACOCK
17CHAPTER XVII
42CHAPTER XII DARK EYES LOOKED INTO MINE
18CHAPTER XVIII
43CHAPTER XIII THE SACRED ORDER
19CHAPTER XIX
44CHAPTER XIV THE COUGHING HORROR
20CHAPTER XX
45CHAPTER XV BEWITCHMENT
21CHAPTER XXI
46CHAPTER XVI THE QUESTING HANDS
22CHAPTER XXII
47CHAPTER XVII ONE DAY IN RANGOON
23CHAPTER XXIII
48CHAPTER XVIII THE SILVER BUDDHA
24CHAPTER XXIV
49CHAPTER XIX DR. FU-MANCHU’S LABORATORY
25CHAPTER XXV
50CHAPTER XX THE CROSS BAR
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