Edgar Rice Burroughs

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The Tarzan Series - Three Volumes in One;Tarzan of the Apes, The Return of Tarzan, & The Beasts of Tarzan

Beschreibung

Follow Tarzan, the king of the jungle, as he grows from an uncivilised ape man to a distinguished gentleman. This collection features the first three pulp fiction volumes in Edgar Rice Burroughs' 24-book series. When he's just a baby, Tarzan is abandoned in the depths of the African jungle. The small orphan boy is soon discovered and rescued by a caring female ape, who raises him as her own. Tarzan thrives among the apes, using his father's old knife to overcome the vicious beasts lurking in the wild. But despite being the king of the jungle, Tarzan feels as though he doesn't belong in the wilderness. When a group of marooned humans come across the ape man, he finally discovers his true identity. Join Tarzan on his journey as he conquers the jungle and then learns how to survive in upper-class western society. Will he ever find a place he can truly call home? Featured in this collection are the first three volumes in the Tarzan series: - Tarzan of the Apes - The Return of Tarzan - The Beasts of Tarzan First published in serial form between 1912 and 1914, The Tarzan Series is a fantasy story, perfect for young adults and those who want to rediscover a childhood classic.

Autor

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author most recognized for his prolific work in adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. He is best known for conceiving the characters Tarzan and John Carter, as well as writing the Pellucidar, Amtor, and Caspak trilogies. Tarzan's popularity grew quickly, and Burroughs took use of it in every way possible, including a syndicated Tarzan comic strip, films, and souvenirs. Tarzan is still one of the most popular fictional characters and a cultural symbol. Burroughs' California ranch is now the hub of the Tarzana neighborhood in Los Angeles, which is named for the character. Burroughs was an outspoken supporter of eugenics and scientific racism in both his fiction and nonfiction; Tarzan was intended to embody these ideas. Burroughs was born on September 1, 1875, in Chicago (he later spent many years in the Oak Park suburb), the fourth son of Major George Tyler Burroughs, a businessman and Civil War veteran, and his wife, Mary Evaline (Zieger) Burroughs. His middle name comes from his paternal grandmother, Mary Coleman Rice Burroughs. Burroughs was almost entirely of English heritage, with a family line in North America dating back to the Colonial era. Burroughs was derived from settler Edmund Rice, an English Puritan who migrated to Massachusetts Bay Colony in the early 17th century, via his Rice grandmother. He once said, "I can trace my ancestry back to Deacon Edmund Rice."

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• Verlag: Read & Co. Classics
• Seitenzahl: 596
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. September 2022
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 830g
• ISBN-13: 9781528720717
• ISBN-10: 1528720717
• Artikelnr.: 66022474