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The Return of Tarzan

The Return of Tarzan

ClassicsFantasy
Pages
203
Published
1915
Language
English

Synopsis

Tarzan, the legendary man-ape, finds himself cast adrift once more, returning to the wild jungle where he was raised. After being thrown from a ship by his bitter enemies, he must navigate treacherous landscapes and confront new dangers. This thrilling sequel continues Tarzan's epic journey of survival and discovery.

Prose complexity
4/10

Vibe

AdventurousTense
SurvivalRevenge

Genres

Classics Fantasy Adventure

About the author

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of a businessman. During the Chicago influenza epidemic in 1891, he spent half a year on his brothers' ranch on the Raft River in Idaho. He attended the Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and then the Michigan Military Academy, from which he graduated in 1895. He failed the entrance exam for West Point, and so became an enlisted soldier with the 7th U.S. Cavalry in Fort Grant, Arizona Territory. He was discharged in 1897, ha...

Characters

TarzanProtagonist
All characters in The Return of Tarzan

Frequently asked questions

  • Do I need to read the first Tarzan book before this one?

    While this book continues Tarzan's adventures, it is designed to be accessible to new readers. The narrative provides enough context for understanding the characters and their motivations without requiring prior knowledge of the first novel.

  • Is there a film adaptation of The Return of Tarzan?

    This specific book was adapted into a silent film serial in 1920, starring Elmo Lincoln as Tarzan. It was one of the early cinematic interpretations of Burroughs's work.

  • How does this book connect to Edgar Rice Burroughs's other works?

    This novel is a direct sequel to "Tarzan of the Apes" and further develops the character of Tarzan within Burroughs's broader fictional universe. It also introduces elements and characters that reappear in later Tarzan books, solidifying the series' continuity.