Burroughs wrote nearly 80 books, including 26 tarzan stories. Edgar rice burroughs is known for more than the creation of tarzan. Edgar rice burroughs started writing adventure novels nearly 90 years ago. How tarzans author did it all wrong, and got it right the. Tarzan is an orphaned feral child who was raised by apes. Tarzan of the apes is a novel written by edgar rice burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title.
Edgar rice burroughs books list of books by author edgar. Tarzan is an apache scout, through the lens of a victorian writer. Edgar rice burroughs, pictured in the post in 1939. Created by edgar rice burroughs, tarzan first appeared in the novel tarzan of the apes, and then in twentyfive sequels, three authorized books by other authors, and innumerable works in other media, authorized and not. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. Burroughs was born on september 1, 1875 in chicago, illinois although he later lived for many years in the neighboring suburb of oak park, the son of a businessman. Tarzan of the apes is a 1914 novel by american writer edgar rice burroughs, the first in a series of twentyfour books about the title character tarzan. Edgar rice burroughs september 1, 1875 march 19, 1950 was an american author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero tarzan, although he also produced works in many genres. Edgar rice burroughs september 1, 1875 march 19, 1950 was an american author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero tarzan, although he also.
Everyone should read all the books by edgar rice burroughs, he was a great writer and the stories were excellent. A list of all edgar rice burroughss series in reading order. Having failed in a number of occupations as a young man, edgar rice burroughs 18751950 found his niche as a writer with tarzan of the apes, first. Tarzan is a fictional character created by american author edgar rice burroughs. Six interesting facts about edgar rice burroughs, the author of.
The twenty four main books edit tarzans first love. As film enthusiasts we believe in treating each and every film project as a diamond in the rough and to mould it into a jewel of art. Tarzan is the son of a british lord and lady who were marooned on the west coast of africa by mutineers. The return of tarzan by edgar rice burroughs and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you have enjoyed this story please support the author and publisher by purchasing this book. Edgar rice burroughs books author of tarzan of the apes. I have loved tarzan since i was 8 or 9 year old and read all the books then, along with many other times.
When tarzan was a year old, his mother died of natural causes, and his father was killed by kerchak, leader of the ape tribe into which tarzan was adopted. Recently, popular culture saw edgar rice burroughs tarzan resurrected once. Edgar rice burroughs books biography and list of works. Tarzan is a series of twentyfour adventure novels written by edgar rice burroughs 18751950 and published between 1912 and 1966, followed by several. Signature edgar rice burroughs september 1, 1875 march 19, 1950 was an american fiction writer best known for his celebrated and prolific output in the adventure and sciencefiction genres. In fact, burroughs, as narrator of tarzan of the apes, describes both clayton and greystoke as fictitious names implying that, within the fictional world that tarzan inhabits, he may have a different real name. I am now 75 years old i am still reading these stories. Free download of tarzan of the apes by edgar rice burroughs. The most famous of his characters is, or course, tarzan. Youre working on the great american novel, and following all the best advice to new writers. The tarzan collection by edgar rice burroughs 8 books. After growing up, he meets jane porter, who he falls in love with. The 24 erb tarzan books plus cameos in other erb books. He also wrote thrilling adventures set on other planets and in lost lands and civilizations.