Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs created two of the most enduring pulp fiction characters of the twentieth century: Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars. His planetary romances and adventure stories defined the swashbuckling heroic tradition in science fiction and fantasy. His prolific output inspired generations of writers including Ray Bradbury and Arthur C. Clarke.
Works
- A Princess of MarsScience fiction adventure about an American soldier on Mars
- Tarzan of the ApesAdventure novel about a man raised by apes in the African jungle
- The Gods of MarsScience fiction sequel continuing adventures on the Martian planet
- At the Earth's CoreScience fiction adventure exploring a hollow Earth with prehistoric life
- The Land That Time ForgotAdventure novel about explorers discovering a lost world with living dinosaurs