Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
This novel follows the story of a young boy raised by apes in the African jungle after his aristocratic parents are marooned and later perish. He grows up learning the laws of the jungle and the ways of the wild, eventually becoming the leader of his ape tribe. His life takes a turn when he encounters other humans, particularly a young woman, which leads him to grapple with his dual nature as both man and beast. The book explores themes of identity, civilization versus nature, and the concept of the "noble savage."
The 277th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1912
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-400
- Words
- 70,000
- Original Language
- English
- Alternate Titles
- None
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- 85th on Books Of The Century (Library Journal)
- 172nd on Fantasy and Horror: A Critical and Historical Guide (Book)
- The New York Public Library's Books of the Century (New York Public Library)
- A Century of Reading (Lithub)
- For The Love of Books (For The Love of Books)
- Books That Shaped America (Library of Congress)
- The Booklist Century: 100 Books, 100 Years (BookList)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)