| Author |
Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Cazedessus, Camille, 1938- |
| Illustrator |
Frazetta, Frank, 1928-2010 |
| Title |
Tarzan and the Lion Man
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| Original Publication |
New York, NY: Ace Books, Inc., 1934.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"Tarzan and the Lion Man" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written in the early 20th century. This story returns to the iconic character Tarzan, the Lord of the Jungle, as he navigates a complex situation involving a man who bears a striking resemblance to him. The novel blends adventure with satire, exploring themes of survival, identity, and the absurdities of Hollywood itself. The opening of "Tarzan and the Lion Man" introduces a tense scene where Tarzan observes a ritualistic dance of painted warriors surrounding a prisoner—who frighteningly resembles him. Simultaneously, we are taken to the bustling office of Mr. Milton Smith, a film executive in Hollywood, as he discusses the production of a new jungle film that aims to capture the authenticity of Africa. Smith is eager to send a crew, including a director and various actors, directly into the heart of the wilderness, unaware of the challenges that lie ahead. This sets the stage for a story that is not only action-packed but also laced with humor about the film industry. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Tarzan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71370 |
| Release Date |
Aug 9, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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