“His straight and perfect figure, muscled as the best of the ancient Roman gladiators must have been muscled, and yet with the soft and sinuous curves of a Greek god, told at a glance the wondrous combination of enormous strength with suppleness and speed.”
This novel tells the story of Tarzan, a character who grows up among the apes in the African jungle and later struggles to adapt to human society. more
Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer born on September 1, 1875, in Illinois, and died on March 19, 1950. He is renowned for his science fiction and adventure novels, with his most famous works being the 'Mars Trilogy' and the 'John Carter' series. His works have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more
“There are only two kinds of people in our town. The stupid and the stuck."”
“It was one-thirty a.m. when all hell broke loose.”
“It's a weirdly subtle conversation, I almost don't notice I'm being blackmailed.”
“I'm a priest for Christ's sake - how can this be happening to me?”
“I never thought I'd have a story worth telling, at least not one about me.”