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Luolatyttö

By Edgar Rice Burroughs
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A young, bookish man is shipwrecked on a remote island and endures hunger, fear, and isolation while wary of prowling creatures. He encounters a feral young woman and local tribes, which propels him from passive intellectualism into physical trials, capture, and rescue. The narrative moves through episodes of pursuit, tribal conflict, hunting and boat-building, encounters with sea-borne raiders, and attempts to return home. Along the way he acquires practical skills, bodily strength, and new attachments, with recurring contrasts between cultivated knowledge and primal survival instincts.

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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.

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