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Tarzan of the Apes (Penguin Classics) [Paperback]

Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author)
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Publication Date: 29 May 2008 | ISBN-10: 0141036532 | ISBN-13: 978-0141036533

Abandoned to his fate when his English parents die in the African jungle, a baby boy is rescued and reared by a loving ape foster mother. Conquering the savage laws of the wilderness, Tarzan grows into a mighty warrior and becomes leader of his tribe of apes until he encounters, for the first time, his own kind – humans. An expedition of white treasure hunters has entered his jungle kingdom, accompanied by the beautiful Jane Porter.

Tarzan’s primitive heart is struck and he determines to become civilized in order to win her. But will the charms of this charming and cultured young woman overcome when the spirit of his wild nature beckons?

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  • Paperback: 352 pages
  • Publisher: Penguin Classics (29 May 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0141036532
  • ISBN-13: 978-0141036533
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 17.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875- 1950) is best remembered as the creator of the world famous character of Tarzan, one of the indispensable icons of popular culture. Burroughs also published science fiction and crime novels.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The story of Tarzan is timeless and brilliant 16 Dec 2008
By Howard Green
Format:Paperback
Most would claim to know the story of Tarzan, at least in outline. And many would quote the famous line `Me Tarzan, you Jane'. But don't be disappointed that the line does not appear in the original work for the book will not disappoint. It is one of the great stories of the early 20th Century and a novel of far more depth and excitement than one might expect.

It is the story of the young Lord Greystoke, named Tarzan when he is taken into the care of a pack of Apes after the death of both of his parents. The story follows Tarzan as he learns that he is different to the Apes and discovers his parents's possessions, still in their jungle cabin.. The connection is not made, however, and Tarzan wrestles throughout the novel with the internal conflict between the wild creature he has been raised to be and the human instincts which still run strong in him. Through an extraordinary sequence of coincidences Tarzan eventually comes into contact with other `white apes' like him and this is where his love affair with Miss Jane Porter begins.

Tarzan of the Apes is adventure at its best and its extraordinary popularity is testament to this. Everyone expects the story to include Tarzan swinging from vine to vine but how many would expect mutinies, eccentric professors, French detectives and buried treasure? Tarzan of the Apes will appeal to the wild spirit in everyone, whether it is the longing for the dangers of the jungle or the simplicity of his existence, his story is totally compelling. Burroughs ensures that each chapter continues with the pace and adventure of the previous and he tells the story with wit and style throughout.

The book is also an interesting study on racial attitudes of the time.... Read more ›
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5.0 out of 5 stars Go Ape! It's (Tar)ZAN-tastic! 25 April 2011
By Barty Literati
Format:Paperback
A REVIEW OF `TARZAN OF THE APES' BY EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS

If you are tempted to get your hands on a copy of `Tarzan Of The Apes', but are umm-ing and err-ing because of an underwhelming preconceived notion of the character and story, I can only recommend that you wipe the slate clean and grab it with both hands, for this is boys'-own adventure at its very best. Forget any lingering `versions' of Tarzan that you might have (Jonny Weismuller, the Disney cartoon...) and dismiss the ridiculous "Aargh-a-aargh-a-a-a-argh!" call that you might have heard, for this is a story of remarkable freshness and creativity, with Tarzan himself existing as a wholly compelling literary creation.

I suppose that we all know the story to some extent: Baby of noble birth grows up in the jungle, reared by apes, following the tragic death of his parents. Said ape-man grows up swinging from tree to tree, meets civilised, sexy babe, Jane Porter in various perilous jungle-set scrapes and wins her over with his primitive heroic antics. On one, superficial level, this is `Tarzan Of The Apes' in a nutshell. However, this is a far more eclectic and engaging novel that might be assumed.

For starters, the back-story of Tarzan becoming an orphan and his development within the ape tribe is told with remarkable pathos and energy. There is genuine emotional resonance to our hero's origins, especially his absolute ignorance of his human heredity. Burroughs also peppers the exciting narrative with flashes of ingenuity. Perhaps the most fascinating element of the back-story is Tarzan's learning to read and write whilst remaining unable to understand a word of spoken English. As noted here, it may sound ludicrous, but as part of the unfolding story, it is both touching and amazingly credible.... Read more ›
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars I REALLY LIKED IT! 5 Feb 2009
By Pauline Elliott
Format:Paperback
Of course when I first got it, I thought it was like the films, but as i got into it i realized it was totally different. The plot is as you imagine, you know Tarzan's parent's die and he gets adopted by an ape, and grows to become a mighty ape-man. But there are differences from the films. Like in the Disney film, Sabor is leopard and in the book, she's a lioness. Also Jane goes with the explorers to the jungle unlike what she does in the films. Overall i think this book was great and believe me it is better than the films. The only thing i disagree with is the sexist and racist points made in it. But then again, this was written at a time when people were like that.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book - really worth the read 14 Jun 2009
By Jon
Format:Paperback
I found myself REALLY getting into this book!
The story was great, very interesting, well written, absorbing and captivating.
I thoroughly recommend it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Aaaghaagghaagh! 18 Jun 2012
By burty47
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This is the first of a set of classic books which in many ways defined the light entertainment of the 20th Century. I have read almost all of the John Carter of Mars series but had only read a part of an old Tarzan book of my father's. I have now started the series and must carry on to read more of them (in the correct order).
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Legend of Love and Loss 5 Feb 2012
By James C.
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"Tarzan of the Apes" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is an undisputed classic. Until four years ago, I was only familiar with the Disney version. But something must have triggered in my eight-year old mind, something must have latched onto me, a tentative spark, because all those years later, when I first discovered the original novel, I knew I had to read it - to return to where it all began.

In the veil of Mark Twain and the (American) coming-of-age (or bildungsroman) adventure stories made famous in the period, "Tarzan of the Apes", published in 1914, is perhaps the most well-known; if not the novel itself, the legend of Tarzan - envisioned as the pinnacle of masculinity, a demigod; a gifted hunter and fighter, a gentleman and connoisseur. "Tarzan" was written in a period of Western literature that cannot be championed; saw the publication of the adventure stories of Anthony Hope, Rudyard Kipling, and H.G. Haggard, the science-fiction of Jules Verne and H.G. Wells; and Conrad's "Heart of Darkness".

Like Dracula, or Frankenstein's Monster (though not to the same extent of cliché and pastiche), Tarzan has become derivative of his humble origins, but in a way that is awe-inspiring, and most importantly, human. These three central figures have become the stuff of myth and legend. They have become stereotypes; staples of their respective genres, both literary and cinematic. We associate them not with the critical insight or analysis of contemporary critics; or the background of their creators. But instead with the iconography of the characters through the aesthetics of film and theatrics - the pose, the stature of the actors against shades of black and white, and lashings of colour, that create a kind of chameleon effect, emphasising mood and the power of their persona.... Read more ›
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