The Blue Lotus
Book • 1936
The Blue Lotus is the fifth volume of 'The Adventures of Tintin' series.
It follows Tintin and his dog Snowy as they are invited to China in the midst of the 1931 Japanese invasion.
Here, Tintin reveals the machinations of Japanese spies and uncovers a drug-smuggling ring.
This story is notable for Hergé's newfound emphasis on accuracy and documentation, influenced by his friend Zhang Chongren, a Chinese student.
The book critiques the actions of Japanese invaders and satirizes common European misconceptions about China.
It is considered one of Hergé's finest works and marks a significant turning point in the series due to its detailed research and historical context.
It follows Tintin and his dog Snowy as they are invited to China in the midst of the 1931 Japanese invasion.
Here, Tintin reveals the machinations of Japanese spies and uncovers a drug-smuggling ring.
This story is notable for Hergé's newfound emphasis on accuracy and documentation, influenced by his friend Zhang Chongren, a Chinese student.
The book critiques the actions of Japanese invaders and satirizes common European misconceptions about China.
It is considered one of Hergé's finest works and marks a significant turning point in the series due to its detailed research and historical context.
