Tarzan of the Apes
Edgar Rice Burroughs
"Tarzan of the Apes," written by Edgar Rice Burroughs in the early 20th century, explores themes of survival, identity, and the conflict between civilization and the wild. The story follows John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, and his wife, who become stranded on the African coast after a mutiny aboard their ship, the "Fuwalda."
As chaos ensues among the crew, the Claytons face horrifying brutality and ultimately vanish from the civilized world, leaving their newborn son abandoned. Raised by a tribe of apes in the jungle, this child grows into Tarzan, a remarkable figure caught between two worlds.
The novel begins with the gripping account of John Clayton’s ill-fated journey to Africa, which quickly devolves into chaos. After the shipwreck, the narrative immerses us in Tarzan's extraordinary upbringing among the apes, highlighting his struggle for survival and adaptation in a lush, wild setting.
Burroughs vividly portrays Tarzan's development as he learns to harness primal instincts while grappling with his human heritage, ultimately inviting the reader to reflect on the essence of identity and what it means to be truly human.
Duration - 8h 10m.
Author - Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Narrator - Jonathan Reeves.
Published Date - Saturday, 18 January 2025.
Copyright - © 1912 Edgar Rice Burroughs ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
"Tarzan of the Apes," written by Edgar Rice Burroughs in the early 20th century, explores themes of survival, identity, and the conflict between civilization and the wild. The story follows John Clayton, Lord Greystoke, and his wife, who become stranded on the African coast after a mutiny aboard their ship, the "Fuwalda." As chaos ensues among the crew, the Claytons face horrifying brutality and ultimately vanish from the civilized world, leaving their newborn son abandoned. Raised by a tribe of apes in the jungle, this child grows into Tarzan, a remarkable figure caught between two worlds. The novel begins with the gripping account of John Clayton’s ill-fated journey to Africa, which quickly devolves into chaos. After the shipwreck, the narrative immerses us in Tarzan's extraordinary upbringing among the apes, highlighting his struggle for survival and adaptation in a lush, wild setting. Burroughs vividly portrays Tarzan's development as he learns to harness primal instincts while grappling with his human heritage, ultimately inviting the reader to reflect on the essence of identity and what it means to be truly human. Duration - 8h 10m. Author - Edgar Rice Burroughs. Narrator - Jonathan Reeves. Published Date - Saturday, 18 January 2025. Copyright - © 1912 Edgar Rice Burroughs ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:05
Chapter 1 out to sea
Duration:00:20:32
Chapter 2 the savage home
Duration:00:18:10
Chapter 3 life and death
Duration:00:12:51
Chapter 4 the apes
Duration:00:14:11
Chapter 5 the white ape
Duration:00:15:42
Chapter 6 jungle battles
Duration:00:12:34
Chapter 7 the light of knowledge
Duration:00:23:16
Chapter 8 the tree top hunter
Duration:00:11:00
Chapter 9 man and man
Duration:00:20:40
Chapter 10 the fear phantom
Duration:00:10:06
Chapter 11 “king of the apes”
Duration:00:20:09
Chapter 12 man’s reason
Duration:00:15:55
Chapter 13 his own kind
Duration:00:26:21
Chapter 14 at the mercy of the jungle
Duration:00:18:59
Chapter 15 the forest god
Duration:00:09:05
Chapter 16 “most remarkable”
Duration:00:18:32
Chapter 17 burials
Duration:00:19:15
Chapter 18 the jungle toll
Duration:00:20:20
Chapter 19 the call of the primitive
Duration:00:20:04
Chapter 20 heredity
Duration:00:22:40
Chapter 21 the village of torture
Duration:00:11:40
Chapter 22 the search party
Duration:00:19:04
Chapter 23 brother men
Duration:00:15:49
Chapter 24 lost treasure
Duration:00:14:57
Chapter 25 the outpost of the world
Duration:00:19:21
Chapter 26 the height of civilization
Duration:00:19:29
Chapter 27 the giant again
Duration:00:22:48
Chapter 28 conclusion
Duration:00:16:53
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:08