"The Tarzan legend returns us to that Eden where, free of clothes and the inhibitions of an oppressive society, a man is able, as William Faulkner put it, to prevail as well as endure." - Gore Vidal, from the Introduction

Set amidst the vibrant colors and sounds of the savage African jungle, this classic work, rich in suspense and action, has beckoned generations of readers on a glorious tale of romance and pure adventure. This is the story of ape-man Tarzan, raised in the wild by the great ape Kaia, and how he learns the secrets of the jungle to survive - how to talk with the animals, swing through the trees, and fight the great predators. As Tarzan grows up he makes many friends: Tantor the elephant, Ska the vulture, and Numa the lion. When this paradise is invaded by white men, Tarzan's life changes, for in this group is Jane, the first white woman he has ever seen. Speaking directly to our childhood fantasies, this exhilirating work takes us to that faraway place in our minds where dreams prevail, and where we, too, can be masters of our environment.