The beginning of the book deals mostly with Tarzan’s parents, John and Alice Clayton, who have found themselves in the midst of a tragedy despite their best efforts. The character is written with childlike innocence and alarming violence which in turn makes Tarzan an interesting and complex character. We have grown up on a character of Tarzan who barely speaks, but in the book he is a complex character with intelligence and brawn to match. The characters, especially that of Tarzan, are masterfully written, combining intelligence and wisdom. Burroughs wrote an exciting novel, making the unbelievable seem somewhat plausible in a story which tags on the readers’ imagination almost every page. I did not regret that decision for a moment and can certainly understand why Tarzan achieved a cult icon status. I then decided to re-read the original Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs to refresh my memory has it has been decades since I read it first. The book was first serialized in All-Story Magazine 1812 and published in 1814.īuy this book in paper or FREE in electronic formatĪ few weeks ago I put in a request to review Jane: The Woman Who Loved Tarzan by Robin Maxwell, the Tarzan story from the perspective of Jane (post coming next week).

Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs is the famous novel of the boy who was raised by simians in the jungles of Africa. 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 own domain.SeptemArticle first published as Book Review: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs on Blogcritics. When this paradise is invaded by white men, Tarzan’s life changes, for in this group is Jane, the most beautiful woman he has ever seen. As Tarzan grows up, he makes many friends, including Tantor the elephant and Numa the lion. 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. Set amid the vibrant colors and sounds of the African jungle, this classic work, rich in suspense and action, has beckoned generations of readers on a glorious journey to romance and pure adventure. Synopsis: Experience the legend of Tarzan in this thrilling adventure from Edgar Rice Burroughs.

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