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Apes -- Fiction Books
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Edgar Rice Burroughs
Jungle Tales of Tarzan
"Jungle Tales of Tarzan" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a collection of twelve short stories published in 1919. Set during Tarzan's late teenage years in the African jungle, these tales explore his struggles between his human nature and ape upbringing. The stories follow his relationships with his ape tribe, encounters with neighboring cannibals, confrontations with dangerous animals, and his search for understanding about God and identity. Each adventure reveals the ape-man navigating love, jealousy, vengeance, and survival in the wild.
George Calderon
Dwala: A romance
"Dwala: A Romance" by George Calderon is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers on a unique character, Colonel, who is an anthropoid that exhibits human-like traits, particularly the ability to speak, and his relationship with an American circus trainer. The narrative explores themes of civilization, identity, and the contrast between the wildness of nature and the complexities of human society. At the start of the tale, we find the Colonel and his trainer living in the forest of Borneo, where they have developed a routine that includes conversing and sharing meals with each other and a collection of monkeys. The Colonel shows signs of frustration and curiosity about the world outside their secluded life, particularly regarding the human notions of civilization and societal structures. This opening establishes a dynamic between the two characters that hints at deeper explorations of belonging, the nature of humanity, and the impending changes brought about by civilization as they prepare to leave their familiar surroundings for London.
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzanin viidakkoseikkailuja: Seikkailuja Afrikan aarniometsissä
"Tarzanin viidakkoseikkailuja: Seikkailuja Afrikan aarniometsissä" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The book revolves around the character Tarzan, who navigates his life in the African jungle, grappling with both his identity and the complexities of love and rivalry among his ape companions. The opening of the story introduces readers to Tarzan's first experience of love as he observes Tika, a young female ape, becoming the center of his affections. As Tarzan admires Tika, he becomes self-conscious about his own appearance compared to his fellow apes, particularly Taug, a rival who is also vying for Tika's attention. The narrative captures Tarzan's internal struggle with feelings of jealousy and admiration, culminating in a confrontation between him and Taug when their rivalry escalates. This opening sets the stage for a tale filled with adventure, competition, and the primal instincts that drive both Tarzan and the creatures of the jungle.
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