Jungle Tales of Tarzan

Jungle Tales of Tarzan

Hardback
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Jungle Tales of Tarzan gathers a sequence of interlinked stories exploring the formative years of Edgar Rice Burroughs's iconic jungle hero. Set before Tarzan's first contact with European civilization, these episodes depict his early encounters with the harsh laws of the jungle, the rivalries of ape tribes, and the moral education of a solitary child raised among beasts. Burroughs combines adventure with mythic structure, portraying Tarzan not merely as a figure of physical prowess but as a developing consciousness shaped by instinct, observation, and emergent ethical awareness. The stories deepen the psychological and environmental foundations of the character, illuminating how identity is forged in isolation and adversity.As part of the broader Tarzan canon, Jungle Tales of Tarzan occupies a distinctive place within early twentieth-century adventure fiction. Its episodic form allows for concentrated explorations of loyalty, courage, fear, and belonging, while retaining the pace and immediacy that made Burroughs a central figure in popular literature. Explore other exciting Positronic Books devoted to classic science fiction, fantasy, and mystery.

Book Information

Main Genre
Novels
Sub Genre
Adventure
Format
Hardback
Pages
166
Price
23.00 €

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"Jungle Tales of Tarzan" is a short story collection of adventures Tarzan had growing up. This includes fights with mighty foes, falling in love and overall just discovering one's self in many ways. While I liked the concept of these stories, some of them didn't do it for me. Most resulted in the same kind of battles and for some I didn't really see the point. I also think, since a lot of the stories were connected, it would have worked better as a novel, focusing on the arks with Teeka and Bukawai, with maybe the other adventures happening as it goes. However, I really liked the writing style, reading like a classic but with more of a sense of excitement and danger. The themes of Tarzan looking for a family and establishing himself as a valuable member of his ape tribe were done well and interesting.

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