Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

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Author Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950
Title Tarzan of the Apes
Note Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Judith Boss. HTML version by Al Haines.
Summary "Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written during the early 20th century that explores themes of survival, identity, and the clash between civilization and nature. The story centers around John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, and his wife, who find themselves marooned on the African coast when their ship, the "Fuwalda", encounters mutiny. After the tragic events that follow their shipwreck, their newly born son, initially abandoned, is raised in the wild by a tribe of apes, leading to his eventual identity as Tarzan, a unique being straddling two worlds. The opening of the novel sets the stage with a dramatic recounting of John Clayton's assignment to Africa, which quickly spirals into chaos as the ship's crew turns mutinous. The Claytons witness firsthand the brutality aboard and eventually face tragedy as they disappear from the civilized world. As they navigate danger, the narrative foreshadows the birth of their son and the perils that await him. After the shipwreck, the tale shifts focus to Tarzan's remarkable upbringing among the apes, showcasing both his challenges and his growing prowess as he learns to adapt to and survive in the jungle. This mix of adventure, survival, and the primacy of instinct captures the reader's imagination, hinting at the evolution of Tarzan and his unique struggle for identity in a world defined by the feral and the civilized. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Tarzan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Africa -- Fiction
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject British -- Africa -- Fiction
Subject Wild men -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 78
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Aug 21, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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