Tarzan The Invincible - Couverture souple

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 9368099847 ISBN 13 : 9789368099840

Editeur : Double 9 Books LLP, 2024

Synopsis

In ""Tarzan the Invincible,"" Tarzan's monkey friend Nkima stumbles upon a sinister plot unfolding in the jungle and rushes to alert Tarzan. They uncover a group of communists intent on raiding the lost city of Opar for its gold. Meanwhile, Queen La, the city's ruler and high priestess, has been stripped of her power and is being held captive by her own people. As Tarzan confronts these challenges, he is determined to restore order to Opar. The backdrop of the rising Communist threat adds intrigue, though it serves primarily as context rather than a focal point. The story delivers a classic Tarzan adventure, filled with relentless action and excitement typical of Burroughs's work. Readers can expect thrilling encounters with lions and leopards, fierce hand-to-hand combat, daring prison breaks, and more. Ultimately, this novel showcases Tarzan's unwavering bravery and resourcefulness as he battles to reclaim Opar and rescue its queen.

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À propos de l?auteur

Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author best known for creating the iconic character Tarzan. He was a pioneer of the adventure genre, particularly in science fiction and fantasy. Burroughs's work often explored themes of heroism, the struggle between civilization and nature, and the complexities of human relationships. His most famous series, starting with ""Tarzan of the Apes"" (1912), introduced readers to a wild, heroic figure raised in the jungle. Burroughs also created the Barsoom series, featuring the adventures of John Carter on Mars, which became highly influential in the sci-fi genre. Throughout his prolific career, Burroughs wrote more than 70 novels and numerous short stories, captivating audiences with his imaginative storytelling and vivid characters. Despite facing criticism for his writing style, his work has endured, inspiring countless adaptations in film, television, and comics. Today, he is regarded as one of the foundational figures in early 20th-century popular literature.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Double 9 Books LLP
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 9368099847
• ISBN 13: 9789368099840
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 184
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