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Tarzan of the Apes (Tarzan, #1)

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Classics Fiction Fantasy Science Fiction

by Edgar Rice Burroughs

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3.88 (27.5K ratings)
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description 324 pages

Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs holds a well received rating of 3.88 out of 5, based on 27.5K reader ratings. First published in 1912. The book spans 324 pages.

About Tarzan of the Apes

Tarzan of the Apes is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was first published in the pulp magazine All-Story Magazine in October, 1912. The character was so popular that Burroughs continued the series into the 1940s with two dozen sequels.

Detail Value
Author Edgar Rice Burroughs
Published 1912
Pages 324
Genres Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Average Rating 3.88 / 5.00
Total Ratings 27,529

Reader Ratings & Analysis

Rating Overview

3.9
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27.5K ratings
With a rating of 3.88, Tarzan of the Apes is rated below the global average of 4.17. Compared to its genre average of 4.03, it performs below the genre benchmark.

How It Compares

3.88
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4.03
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4.17
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Frequently Asked Questions

What genre is Tarzan of the Apes?

Tarzan of the Apes is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Fantasy, Science Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.

Is Tarzan of the Apes worth reading?

Based on 27.5K reader ratings, Tarzan of the Apes has an average score of 3.88 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."

How many pages is Tarzan of the Apes?

Tarzan of the Apes has 324 pages.

Who wrote Tarzan of the Apes?

Tarzan of the Apes was written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It was first published in 1912.

What is the ISBN for Tarzan of the Apes?

The ISBN-13 for Tarzan of the Apes is 9780809599810.0.

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