Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar

Name: Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

By Edgar Rice Burroughs

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A jungle hero leads an expedition to a hidden city to recover treasure while rival groups pursue the same riches. Encounters with a decadent temple society and its priestesses provoke conflict and moral strain as the protagonist alternates between civilized restraint and feral instinct. Amid betrayals, raids, and daring escapes a captured woman faces mortal peril and companions undertake dangerous rescues. Action-driven chapters combine combat and pursuit with recurring themes of primal identity, greed, and loyalty.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author best known for his influential works in the science fiction and adventure genres. He gained fame with his iconic creation, Tarzan, first introduced in the novel "Tarzan of the Apes," which has become a staple of popular culture. Burroughs also created the Barsoom series, starting with "A Princess of Mars," which explores themes of heroism and alien worlds. His imaginative storytelling and pioneering contributions to the genre have left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless adaptations and authors. Burroughs' works often blend adventure with elements of fantasy, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.