Thomas Burke's Dark Chinoiserie

Discover the captivating world of London's 'Chinese Quarter' in Thomas Burke's Dark Chinoiserie by Anne Veronica Witchard. Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in 2009, this insightful hardback spans 304 pages and delves into the complexities of race and vice during the fin-de-siècle period in Britain. Witchard expertly examines the phenomenon of Yellow Perilism—a narrative entwined with concerns of metropolitan blight and imperial decline—through the lens of Burke's renowned work, Limehouse Nights (1916). This critical interpretation illuminates the intriguing cult of Chinatown in London, revealing the societal impacts and perceptions of the time. Whether you're a lover of literature, history, or cultural studies, this book offers a profound exploration of English society in the 20th century. Add this essential title to your collection and gain a deeper understanding of the intertwined narratives that shaped a city and its literature.