
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author best known for creating adventurous science fiction and fantasy stories in the early 20th century. His most famous works include the Tarzan series, featuring a man raised by apes in the African jungle, and the John Carter series, set on the planet Mars. Burroughs' storytelling combined exciting plots, imaginative worlds, and memorable characters, helping to popularize genre fiction. His influence extends across literature, comics, and film, shaping how adventure and speculative fiction are enjoyed worldwide.