{"product_id":"tarzan-of-the-apes-burroughs","title":"Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBy Edgar Rice Burroughs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs is an adventure novel that tells the origin story of one of the most iconic jungle heroes in popular fiction. The novel begins with the story of John and Alice Clayton  Lord and Lady Greystoke  who are marooned on the coast of Africa. They die soon after their son  John Clayton II  is born  leaving him an orphan in the wilderness. He is discovered and raised by a tribe of great apes  who name him \"Tarzan \" meaning \"White Skin\" in their language.  Growing up among the apes  Tarzan learns to survive by emulating their strength  agility  and instincts. As he matures  he becomes the leader of his ape tribe and gains dominance over the jungle's wild creatures. Tarzan also discovers his parents' abandoned cabin  where he finds books  a mirror  and a hunting knife  which ultimately allow him to learn about human culture and language  albeit in a rudimentary way.  The novel takes a significant turn when an expedition arrives in the jungle  bringing with it Jane Porter  an American woman. Tarzan falls in love with her and is forced to grapple with his identity as both a human and a \"creature\" of the jungle. Tarzan ultimately learns of his noble heritage  but he is torn between his love for Jane and his loyalty to the wild life that has shaped him. Tarzan of the Apes explores themes of nature versus nurture  identity  and civilization's influence on \"savage\" environments. Burroughs's portrayal of Tarzan's journey from feral orphan to self-aware hero speaks to universal questions of identity and belonging. The novel also reflects the colonial attitudes of its time  presenting a romanticized vision of Africa while addressing human strength and primal instincts.","brand":"Lushena Books","offers":[{"title":"PAPERBACK","offer_id":52798793416984,"sku":"9798890969057","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HARDCOVER","offer_id":52798793449752,"sku":"9798890969125","price":60.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/9798890969057.jpg?v=1790924572","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/tarzan-of-the-apes-burroughs","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}