Read by Veronica Saretsky

Tarzan of the Apes is the thrilling origin story of one of the most iconic characters in literary history. When English aristocrats John and Alice Clayton are marooned on the African coast, their newborn son is orphaned in the heart of the jungle. Raised by a tribe of great apes, the boy grows into a powerful, intelligent, and instinct-driven man-one who will come to be known as Tarzan. Straddling the worlds of civilization and savagery, Tarzan's journey is one of identity, survival, and discovery, as he uncovers his noble birthright and must choose where he truly belongs. Packed with wild adventure, deep emotional stakes, and timeless questions of nature versus nurture, Tarzan of the Apes launched a cultural phenomenon and remains a gripping tale of heroism and human potential. This new narration by Veronica Saretsky brings Burroughs' lush jungle world to life with clarity, drama, and emotional depth

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