The Land That Time Forgot
The Land That Time Forgot is a science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published in 1924. The story follows the adventures of a man named Bowen Tyler, who is shipwrecked on an uncharted island in the South Pacific during World War I. Tyler discovers that the island is inhabited by a prehistoric race of humans and dinosaurs, which he must navigate and survive in order to escape. The novel explores themes of time travel, adventure, and the clash of cultures, and has been influential in the development of the science fiction genre.
By Edgar Rice Burroughs · First published 1918 · Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy · 126,466 words
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CHAPTER I
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
- Date: 1918 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
- Length: 126,466 words
- Structure: 1 section, 1,476 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Science Fiction — The book prominently features an unreachable landmass inhabited by prehistoric creatures, and ancient artifacts point towards advanced civilizations, consistent with science fiction.
- Adventure — The main characters embark on thrilling journeys over land and sea, navigating unknown territories and encountering dangerous creatures, typical of an adventure narrative.
- Fantasy — The setting of an undiscovered prehistoric land and presence of dinasours could also be seen as elements of fantasy.
- Romance — There is a subplot of romance, as protagonist Bowen Tyler falls in love with Lys La Rue, a fellow castaway.
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adventure · fantasy · science fiction · prehistoric · dinosaurs · exploration · island · survival · lost world · action · suspense · mystery