Tarzan the Untamed by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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| Author | Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 |
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| Title | Tarzan the Untamed |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Judith Boss |
| Summary | "Tarzan the Untamed" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written in the early 20th century, which continues the adventures of the iconic character, Tarzan. The story unfolds amidst the backdrop of World War I, particularly focusing on the conflict between British and German forces in East Africa. At its core, the book explores themes of revenge, primal instincts, and the clash of civilization and savagery, with Tarzan serving as the embodiment of the jungle's untamed spirit. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the German Captain Fritz Schneider and his men as they navigate the African wilderness, intent on finding the residence of John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, unaware of the impending war tensions. In a parallel storyline, Tarzan, informed of the war, rushes home to protect his wife, Jane. Upon arrival, he discovers a brutal attack on their home and the devastating loss of Jane, which drives him into a primal state of vengeance against the Germans. The two plotlines converge as Tarzan seeks not only to avenge his wife's death but also to engage with the broader conflict, resulting in a gripping narrative that highlights his fierce resolve and return to his primal roots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Tarzan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Subject | Adventure stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 1401 |
| Release Date | Jul 1, 1998 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 232 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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