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Dr Mabuse master of mystery: A novel enhances an atmosphere of psychological domination and societal decay through its portrayal of a manipulative figure whose reach transcends individual crimes. It examines how a single mind can exploit institutional weakness and human vulnerability, turning rational society into a stage for chaos. The narrative magnifies the anxieties of a post-war nation, where disillusionment and instability create fertile ground for the rise of criminal intellect masked by shifting identities. Through the unraveling of illusion and the breakdown of trust, it explores the…mehr

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Dr Mabuse master of mystery: A novel enhances an atmosphere of psychological domination and societal decay through its portrayal of a manipulative figure whose reach transcends individual crimes. It examines how a single mind can exploit institutional weakness and human vulnerability, turning rational society into a stage for chaos. The narrative magnifies the anxieties of a post-war nation, where disillusionment and instability create fertile ground for the rise of criminal intellect masked by shifting identities. Through the unraveling of illusion and the breakdown of trust, it explores the erosion of reason in the face of charisma and calculated deceit. The story interrogates power without accountability, questioning the limits of justice when confronted by a figure who anticipates every move and inhabits multiple personas. It investigates not just external crimes but internal disintegration where ambition, moral ambiguity, and fear allow control to pass from law to manipulation. As the machinery of law attempts to counter invisible forces, the novel presents a confrontation between order and an intelligence that thrives on disorder and disguise.
Autorenporträt
Norbert Jacques was born on 6 June 1880 in Eich, Luxembourg. He became known as a novelist, journalist, screenwriter, and translator who primarily wrote in German. His early professional life included work as a journalist, a role that sharpened his observational style and deepened his interest in the psychological complexities of modern life. Jacques is most famous for creating Dr. Mabuse, a criminal mastermind who appeared in his fiction and later gained international recognition through film adaptations. His work often captured the unease and disillusionment of postwar Europe, blending crime, psychology, and social critique. In addition to fiction, Jacques translated several works into German, highlighting his fluency and adaptability across genres. He was married three times: first to Olga H bner, then to Margerite Samuely, and briefly to Maria J ger. He died on 15 May 1954 in Koblenz, West Germany, at the age of 73. His legacy endures through his creation of Dr. Mabuse and his contribution to early psychological thrillers.