| Author |
Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 |
| Translator |
Hedman, Valfrid, 1872-1939 |
| Uniform Title |
The son of Tarzan. Finnish
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| Title |
Tarzanin poika
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 41.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tapio Riikonen
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| Summary |
"Tarzanin poika" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written in the early 20th century. Following the legacy of Tarzan, the main character in this story is Jack, the son of Tarzan, whose adventures lead him to encounter various challenges and dangers that evoke the primal allure of the wild. The narrative intertwines themes of identity, belonging, and the profound pull of one’s heritage. At the start of the story, the narrative introduces Aleksis Paulvitsh, a man whose past has left him broken after years of suffering in the wilderness. He is discovered by the crew of a vessel, Marjorie W, who take him aboard. The opening section depicts his harrowing experiences and underlying turmoil stemming from his previous life. As Paulvitsh encounters the ship's crew, we also meet Jack, a spirited young boy with an innate fascination for animals and adventure, hinting at the hybrid nature of his character that embodies both civilization and the wildness inherited from his father, Tarzan. The groundwork is laid for Jack’s exploration of his identity and destiny, setting the stage for thrilling encounters that will follow. (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. |
64377 |
| Release Date |
Jan 23, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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