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Tarzan of the Apes

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Tarzan of the Apes is an adventure fiction and classic fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Readers will find themes of Tarzan, Africa and wild men.

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About Tarzan of the Apes

"Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel published in 1914. When an English nobleman's infant son is orphaned in the African jungle, he is adopted and raised by apes. Named Tarzan, meaning "White Skin," he grows up torn between his ape family and his human heritage. His world changes dramatically when a new group arrives, including Jane Porter, the first white woman he encounters. This tale explores identity, civilization, and the conflict between nature and heredity.
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Tarzan
  • Africa
  • Fantasy fiction
  • Adventure stories
  • British, Africa
  • Wild men

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Who wrote Tarzan of the Apes?

Tarzan of the Apes was written by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

What genre is Tarzan of the Apes?

It is usually shelved as Adventure and Classic Fantasy.

Is Tarzan of the Apes free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

Is there a free audiobook of Tarzan of the Apes?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 9 h 20 min.

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