The Return of Tarzan

Name: The Return of Tarzan
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

The Return of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs: Tarzan, having left the jungle for a time, returns to find it overrun with civilization and his old home destroyed. He must navigate this new world and confront the man who destroyed his home and the woman he loves.

By Edgar Rice Burroughs · First published 1912 · Genre: Adventure, Action, Romance · 26 chapters · 102,487 words

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"Magnifique! " ejaculated the Countess de Coude, beneath her breath.

"Eh? " questioned the count, turning toward his young wife. "What is it that is magnificent? " and the count bent his eyes in various directions in quest of the object of her admiration.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Date: 1912 CE
Language: English
Genres: Adventure, Action, Romance, Fantasy, Historical Fiction
Length: 102,487 words
Structure: 26 chapters, 1,700 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Adventure — The story revolves around Tarzan's adventurous journey and experiences.
Action — Tarzan's encounters and pursuits usually involve physical challenges and risks.
Romance — A romantic subplot exists as Tarzan pursues his love interest, Jane.
Fantasy — The concept of a man raised in the wild by apes is fantastical.