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.
Audiobook details
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
53CHAPTER XXIII A CRY ON THE MOOR
2CHAPTER II
54CHAPTER XXIV STORY OF THE GABLES
3CHAPTER III
55CHAPTER XXV THE BELLS
4CHAPTER IV
56CHAPTER XXVI THE FIERY HAND
5CHAPTER V
57CHAPTER XXVII THE NIGHT OF THE RAID
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6CHAPTER VI
58CHAPTER XXVIII THE SAMURAI’S SWORD
7CHAPTER VII
59CHAPTER XXIX THE SIX GATES
8CHAPTER VIII
60CHAPTER XXX THE CALL OF THE EAST
9CHAPTER IX
61CHAPTER XXXI “MY SHADOW LIES UPON YOU”
10CHAPTER X
62CHAPTER XXXII THE TRAGEDY
11CHAPTER XI
63CHAPTER XXXIII THE MUMMY
12CHAPTER XII
64CHAPTER I THE TRAVELER FROM TIBET
13CHAPTER XIII
65CHAPTER II THE MAN WITH THE LIMP
14CHAPTER XIV
66CHAPTER III "SAKYA MUNI"
15CHAPTER XV
67CHAPTER IV THE FLOWER OF SILENCE
16CHAPTER XVI
68CHAPTER V JOHN KI'S
17CHAPTER XVII
69CHAPTER VI THE SI-FAN MOVE
18CHAPTER XVIII
70CHAPTER VII CHINATOWN
19CHAPTER XIX
71CHAPTER VIII ZARMI OF THE JOY-SHOP
20CHAPTER XX
72CHAPTER IX FU-MANCHU
21CHAPTER XXI
73CHAPTER X THE TÛLUN-NÛR CHEST
22CHAPTER XXII
74CHAPTER XI IN THE FOG
23CHAPTER XXIII
75CHAPTER XII THE VISITANT
24CHAPTER XXIV
76CHAPTER XIII THE ROOM BELOW
25CHAPTER XXV
77CHAPTER XIV THE GOLDEN POMEGRANATES
26CHAPTER XXVI
78CHAPTER XV ZARMI REAPPEARS
27CHAPTER XXVII
79CHAPTER XVI I TRACK ZARMI
28CHAPTER XXVIII
80CHAPTER XVII I MEET DR. FU-MANCHU
29CHAPTER XXIX
81CHAPTER XVIII QUEEN OF HEARTS
30CHAPTER XXX
82CHAPTER XIX "ZAGAZIG"
31CHAPTER I A MIDNIGHT SUMMONS
83CHAPTER XX THE NOTE ON THE DOOR
32CHAPTER II ELTHAM VANISHES
84CHAPTER XXI THE SECOND MESSAGE
33CHAPTER III THE WIRE JACKET
85CHAPTER XXII THE SECRET OF THE WHARF
34CHAPTER IV THE CRY OF A NIGHTHAWK
86CHAPTER XXIII ARREST OF SAMARKAN
35CHAPTER V THE NET
87CHAPTER XXIV CAFÉ DE L'EGYPTE
36CHAPTER VI UNDER THE ELMS
88CHAPTER XXV THE HOUSE OF HASHISH
37CHAPTER VII ENTER MR. ABEL SLATTIN
89CHAPTER XXVI "THE DEMON'S SELF"
38CHAPTER VIII DR. FU-MANCHU STRIKES
90CHAPTER XXVII ROOM WITH THE GOLDEN DOOR
39CHAPTER IX THE CLIMBER
91CHAPTER XXVIII THE MANDARIN KI-MING
40CHAPTER X THE CLIMBER RETURNS
92CHAPTER XXIX LAMA SORCERY
41CHAPTER XI THE WHITE PEACOCK
93CHAPTER XXX MEDUSA
42CHAPTER XII DARK EYES LOOKED INTO MINE
94CHAPTER XXXI THE MARMOSET
43CHAPTER XIII THE SACRED ORDER
95CHAPTER XXXII SHRINE OF SEVEN LAMPS
44CHAPTER XIV THE COUGHING HORROR
96CHAPTER XXXIII AN ANTI-CLIMAX
45CHAPTER XV BEWITCHMENT
97CHAPTER XXXIV GRAYWATER PARK
46CHAPTER XVI THE QUESTING HANDS
98CHAPTER XXXV THE EAST TOWER
47CHAPTER XVII ONE DAY IN RANGOON
99CHAPTER XXXVI THE DUNGEON
48CHAPTER XVIII THE SILVER BUDDHA
100CHAPTER XXXVII THREE NIGHTS LATER
49CHAPTER XIX DR. FU-MANCHU’S LABORATORY
101CHAPTER XXXVIII THE MONK'S PLAN
50CHAPTER XX THE CROSS BAR
102CHAPTER XXXIX THE SHADOW ARMY
51CHAPTER XXI CRAGMIRE TOWER
103CHAPTER XL THE BLACK CHAPEL
52CHAPTER XXII THE MULATTO
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