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In the wild heart of the jungle, Tarzan, raised by great apes, bridges two worlds: untamed nature and human civilization. Swinging through trees, he's both warrior and philosopher, defending his home while discovering what it means to be both man and beast.

Tarzan Trivia

In what year was Edgar Rice Burroughs' first Tarzan book published? (Advanced)
#1: 1910
#2: 1912
#3: 1915
#4: 1920
Who illustrated the first edition of "Tarzan of the Apes"? (Expert)
#1: N.C. Wyeth
#2: J. Allen St. John
#3: Frank Frazetta
#4: Hal Foster
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Tarzan Fun Facts

Tarzan's original name is John Clayton II, Lord Greystoke.
Tarzan communicated with apes using a specialized language known as Mangani.

Tarzan Polls

Who is your favorite Tarzan actor?
Johnny Weissmuller
Christopher Lambert
Alexander Skarsgård
Ron Ely
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What is your favorite Tarzan movie
Tarzan the Ape Man (1932)
Greystoke: The Legend of Tarzan, Lord of the Apes (1984)
Disney's Tarzan (1999)
The Legend of Tarzan (2016)
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Timeline Highlights ( To Fictional )

creation
October 1912

Creation of Tarzan

Tarzan was created by Edgar Rice Burroughs and first appeared in the novel 'Tarzan of the Apes'.

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October 1914

First Tarzan Novel Publication

The novel 'Tarzan of the Apes' was published in book form, introducing the character to the public.

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May 1918

First Tarzan Film Adaptation

The character Tarzan was adapted into a silent film titled 'Tarzan of the Apes', starring Elmo Lincoln as Tarzan.

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June 18, 1999

Disney's Animated Tarzan Film Release

Disney released an animated film adaptation of Tarzan, bringing the character to a new generation with a musical and modern animation style.

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