The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An Egyptian Desert Adventure of Archaeology, Espionage, Pyramid Treasure, and Occult IntrigueBy Talbot Mundy
Length7h 22m
About this audiobook
The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb is a compact tale of Egyptian adventure in which archaeological curiosity, danger, and esoteric suggestion converge around the shadow of the Great Pyramid. Mundy writes in the vigorous idiom of early twentieth-century magazine fiction: swift-moving dialogue, exotic settings, and suspense shaped by riddles of antiquity. Yet the story belongs not merely to pulp Egyptomania but to a broader literary context in which imperial exploration, occult speculation, and the romance of lost knowledge animated popular fiction after the great archaeological discoveries of the age. Talbot Mundy, born William Lancaster Gribbon, brought to such material a life unusually suited to adventure romance. Having travelled widely and lived in parts of the British Empire, he developed a lasting fascination with Asia, Africa, mysticism, and the spiritual traditions often ignored by conventional imperial narratives. His later interest in Theosophy and alternative wisdom traditions deepened his fiction's preoccupation with hidden truths, initiatory experience, and the moral limits of Western ambition. This book is recommended to readers who enjoy classic adventure enriched by historical atmosphere and metaphysical intrigue. It will particularly appeal to those interested in the literary afterlife of Egyptology, colonial-era popular fiction, and stories where tombs conceal not only treasure, but unsettling questions about knowledge, power, and belief.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.8 (14)
Includes Goodreads
GenreHistory
Length7 hrs 22 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 20, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Mystery of Khufu's Tomb (Annotated)
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5CHAPTER I Which is a kind of preface
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6CHAPTER II Moustapha Pasha
7CHAPTER III “You talk like the British government”
8CHAPTER IV Zoom of the Zee-Bar-Zee
9CHAPTER V Zezwinski of the Zee-Bar-Zee
10CHAPTER VI “A land in which death is not difficult, but life has its complexities”
11CHAPTER VII “The answer is still no”—“Then go to the Devil!”
12CHAPTER VIII “If you want to bet I’ll bet with you”
13CHAPTER IX “Lent us by Ah Li Wan”
14CHAPTER X “Whom Allah hath made mad let none offend”
15CHAPTER XI “Too much water!”
16CHAPTER XII “Damn-fool thinkee money good for dead man. Makee plenty more mistake”
17CHAPTER XIII “Go to it, boys!”
18CHAPTER XIV “Please come quickly!”
19CHAPTER XV “Speak, o man of swift decisions!”
20CHAPTER XVI “Cleopatra, who would have liked to sell Egypt’s soul again”
21CHAPTER XVII Magnificent simplicity
22Analysis
23Reflection
24Memorable Quotes
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