Tarzan the Untamed

Name: Tarzan the Untamed
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

By Edgar Rice Burroughs

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An ape-man, devastated by the loss of his partner, withdraws from civilization and wages solitary guerrilla warfare against enemy forces in an African war zone. He moves through savannah and forest, confronting soldiers, wild animals, hostile tribes, and apes, alternately raiding camps, rescuing captives, and sabotaging enemy operations. The narrative follows episodes of tracking, aerial wreckage and the discovery of an airplane, a siege within a fortified city, and violent encounters with frenzied groups. Underlying the action are meditations on grief, the tension between human and ape identity, and the corrosive drive for revenge that complicates his loyalties.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author best known for his influential works in the science fiction and adventure genres. He gained fame with his iconic creation, Tarzan, first introduced in the novel "Tarzan of the Apes," which has become a staple of popular culture. Burroughs also created the Barsoom series, starting with "A Princess of Mars," which explores themes of heroism and alien worlds. His imaginative storytelling and pioneering contributions to the genre have left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless adaptations and authors. Burroughs' works often blend adventure with elements of fantasy, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.