The Beasts of Tarzan

Name: The Beasts of Tarzan
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

The Beasts of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel that follows the adventures of Tarzan, Lord Greystoke, as he encounters various beasts and dangers in the jungle. The story begins with Tarzan's encounter with a group of apes who are being hunted by a group of humans. Tarzan intervenes on behalf of the apes and is able to save them from harm. He then goes on to encounter other beasts, including a giant snake and a pack of wild dogs. Throughout the story, Tarzan's bravery and strength are put to the test as he faces off against these dangerous creatures. Ultimately, Tarzan is able to defeat the hunters and protect the animals in the jungle.

By Edgar Rice Burroughs · First published 1914 · Genre: Adventure, Science-fiction, Fantasy · 21 chapters · 70,936 words

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"The entire affair is shrouded in mystery," said D'Arnot. "I have it on the best of authority that neither the police nor the special agents of the general staff have the faintest conception of how it was accomplished. All they know, all that anyone knows, is that Nikolas Rokoff has escaped. "

John Clayton, Lord Greystoke -- he who had been "Tarzan of the Apes" -- sat in silence in the apartments of his friend, Lieutenant Paul D'Arnot, in Paris, gazing meditatively at the toe of his immaculate boot.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Date: 1914 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Science-fiction, Fantasy, Romance
Length: 70,936 words
Structure: 21 chapters, 1,448 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Adventure — The book follows Tarzan's adventure through the wilderness of Africa to rescue his wife and child from a villain, offering a deep depiction of survival and action.
Science-fiction — The book depicts Tarzan as an extraordinary character with superhuman abilities, exploring speculations about what it means to be human.
Fantasy — The character Tarzan, who is raised by apes, and the setting of a fictional African jungle contribute to the fantasy elements of the story.
Romance — The main motivation for Tarzan's adventure in this book is his love for his wife Jane and their child, providing subplots of romantic and familial love.