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In the heart of Africa’s primeval forest, a man raised by apes moves with the grace of a predator and the curiosity of a child. His world is a tapestry of towering trees, chattering wildlife, and the endless rhythm of jungle life, all filtered through his keen, observant mind. When he first meets the strikingly beautiful Tika, a fellow jungle dweller, a new and bewildering feeling stirs within him—an affection he has never known among his primate companions.
Their playful encounters quickly turn into something deeper, as Tarzan wrestles with envy, desire, and the mystery of his own human origins. While he revels in the freedom of the canopy, the looming presence of danger—whether from hostile tribes, ferocious beasts, or the threat of being captured—begins to surface. Listeners will be drawn into the lush, peril‑filled world where love, identity, and survival intertwine, setting the stage for the legendary adventures that lie ahead.
Language
fi
Duration
~7 hours (433K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Timo Ervasti and Tapio Riikonen
Release date
2021-01-26
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1950
Best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter, this hugely popular adventure writer helped shape early science fiction and fantasy. His stories mixed jungle action, lost worlds, and interplanetary romance in a way that still feels energetic today.
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