Tarzan and the Lion Man
1934
Published in 1934, 'Tarzan and the Lion Man' is the seventeenth novel in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan series. The story follows Tarzan as he confronts a man who resembles him while navigating the absurdities of Hollywood's film industry. The narrative combines adventure with satire, critiquing the portrayal of Tarzan in cinema, particularly during the rise of Johnny Weissmuller as the iconic character. The novel explores themes of survival, identity, and the clash between civilization and the wild.
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“You mean to go out alone into this forest at night!" whispered Naomi, aghast. "Think of the lions!""I am thinking of them; but I'm thinking of some fat, greasy, black sultan too. I'd rather take a chance with the lion”
— Edgar Rice Burroughs
