Edgar Rice Burroughs

Broschiertes Buch

Tarzan the Terrible (Read & Co. Classics Edition)

Beschreibung

Tarzan the Terrible is the eighth book in the series. Now grown and married with a home and family of his own, Tarzan is desperately trying to rescue Jane from her kidnappers, when he stumbles across a seemingly prehistoric land. Commencing just a few months after the resolution of the previous book in The Tarzan Series, Tarzan the Untamed, this pulp fiction fantasy follows the ape man as he journeys through Africa's jungle to rescue Jane from her German kidnappers. Losing his way, Tarzan comes across a hidden valley, which is the home to many human-like tribes and carnivorous dinosaurs. Now a captive in the mysterious land of Pal-ul-don, Tarzan learns that his beloved Jane is also being held prisoner in the treacherous valley. Charged with refreshed determination, he attempts his own escape so that he can free his true love. First published in 1921, Edgar Rice Burroughs continues his Tarzan series with this exciting adventure-fantasy instalment. Science fiction fans should not miss this entertaining novel.

Autor

Edgar Rice Burroughs was born in 1875 in Chicago and is best known for creating Tarzan and Barsoom (Mars). He worked in various fields, including as a soldier, cowboy, and businessman, before becoming a writer. His big break came in 1912 with Tarzan of the Apes, which launched his literary career.Burroughs' Tarzan novels were hugely popular, leading to numerous sequels and adaptations in film, TV, and comics. His works defined the adventure genre in pulp fiction and captivated readers with tales of exotic worlds. In addition to Tarzan, he created the Barsoom and Pellucidar series, blending science fiction and fantasy.Despite mixed critical reception, Burroughs became one of the most successful authors of his time, writing hundreds of novels, short stories, and articles. He died in 1950, but his legacy lives on through his characters, especially Tarzan. His influence on modern adventure storytelling and popular culture remains significant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read & Co. Classics
• Seitenzahl: 304
• Erscheinungstermin: 12. August 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 18mm
• Gewicht: 431g
• ISBN-13: 9781446079911
• ISBN-10: 1446079910
• Artikelnr.: 34102008