Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an important early writer of popular adventure fiction. Public information about the details of his life is limited, yet his works have had a lasting influence. This library holds three of his works: Warlord of Mars, Pellucidar, and Tarzan of the Apes, which point respectively to Martian adventure, the strange inner world, and jungle coming-of-age themes. Burroughs's writing is known for its brisk pace and bold imagination; he often places protagonists in unfamiliar and dangerous settings, driving their growth through survival tests and self-discipline, which is why his works are often classified as inspirational coming-of-age fiction. His Tarzan figure in particular has become an enduring symbol in popular culture. Overall, Burroughs expanded the imaginative space of popular literature through fantastical settings and adventure narratives, and his influence on later science fiction and adventure writing remains significant.