Tarzan of the Apes

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Synopsis
CENTENNIAL EDITION "The Tarzan legend returns us to the Eden where, free of clothes and the inhibitions of an oppressive society, a man is able, as William Faulkner put it..., to prevail as well as endure."--Gore Vidal, from the Introduction 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. 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. As Tarzan grows up, he makes many friends, including Tantor the elephant and Numa the lion. 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. 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. With an Introduction by Gore Vidal And an Afterword by Michael Meyer
Copyright:
1963

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:
9781440635557
Related ISBNs:
9780451531025
Publisher:
Penguin Group US
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Michael Meyer, Gore Vidal, Edgar Rice Burroughs
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Literature and Fiction
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

Reviews

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It's a great book I enjoyed it. Though if your looking for Disney it might not be for you. In a lot of ways I found myself comparing the two though I really like how the book went. It was so different from Disney it was like having two different stories. I have to admit it's pretty dark and was surprising at parts though I enjoyed it overall. It kept me interested I finished the book before I even realized it. I'm looking forward to reading the other books in the series to see what happens to Tarzan.