| Author |
Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 |
| Translator |
Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939 |
| Uniform Title |
The return of Tarzan. Finnish
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| Title |
Tarzanin paluu: Seikkailukirja Afrikan aarniometsistä
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.0 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"Tarzanin paluu: Seikkailukirja Afrikan aarniometsistä" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is an adventure novel written in the early 20th century. This book continues the exploits of the iconic character Tarzan, who is depicted as a noble figure torn between his animalistic origins in the African jungle and the civilized world he inhabits. The tale unfolds with Tarzan grappling with his identity and relationships while embarking on perilous escapades that involve intrigue, deception, and personal honor. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to a tense situation aboard an ocean liner, where Countess Olga de Coude finds herself captivated by Tarzan, an imposing stranger. As the plot develops, tensions arise when a card game leads to accusations of cheating against the Count, igniting a conflict with a nefarious individual named Nikolas Rokoff. Tarzan intervenes heroically, showcasing his strength and sense of justice while catching the attention of Olga, which promises deeper entanglements as the storyline progresses. This opening sets the stage for a blend of personal drama and thrilling adventure, highlighting Tarzan's complex character and foreshadowing the challenges he will face. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Tarzan (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fantasy fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
54307 |
| Release Date |
Mar 8, 2017 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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