Tarzan of the Apes

"Tarzan of the Apes," by Edgar Rice Burroughs, is a adventure novel about a man raised by apes in the African jungle after his white parents die. Named Tarzan, meaning "White Skin" in his adoptive ape community, he learns to survive using animal instincts and skills. As he matures, he discovers his human origins and intelligence, facing challenges like meeting explorers and confronting threats. The story explores themes of nature versus nurture, identity, and civilization’s influence. It’s a pioneering work in adventure fiction, blending action, exploration, and the idea of a noble wildman connected to nature.