Tarzan of the Apes: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Set amidst the vibrant colors and sounds of the savage African jungle, this classic work, rich in suspense and action, has beckoned generations of readers on a glorious journey to romance and pure adventure. This is the story of the ape-man Tarzan, raised in the wild by the great ape Kala, and how he learns the secrets of the jungle to survive -- how to talk with the animals, swing through the trees, and fight the great predators. As Tarzan grows up he makes many friends: Tantor the elephant, Ska the vulture, and Numa the lion. When this paradise is invaded by white men, Tarzan's life changes, for in this group is Jane, the first white woman he has ever seen. Speaking directly to our childhood fantasies, this exhilarating work takes us to that faraway place in our minds where dreams prevail, and where we, too, can be masters of our environment. - Back cover.
Quick facts about Tarzan of the Apes
- Title: Tarzan of the Apes
- Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
- First published: 1912
- Genre: british in fiction, historical fiction, wild men in fiction
- OpenLibrary ID: OL1418251W
Where to read Tarzan of the Apes
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is Tarzan of the Apes about?
Set amidst the vibrant colors and sounds of the savage African jungle, this classic work, rich in suspense and action, has beckoned generations of readers on a glorious journey to romance and pure adventure.
Who wrote Tarzan of the Apes?
Tarzan of the Apes was written by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
When was Tarzan of the Apes published?
Tarzan of the Apes was first published in 1912.
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