Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Edgar Rice Burroughs

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Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an influential American novelist best known for creating the iconic character Tarzan and the adventurous hero John Carter of Mars. Born on September 1, 1875, in Chicago, Illinois, Burroughs experienced a varied early life, trying his hand at many careers before finding his passion in writing. He served briefly in the U.S. Cavalry and worked as a pencil sharpener salesman, a gold miner, and a railroad policeman among other jobs. In 1912, Burroughs published his first novel, A Princess of Mars, which introduced readers to John Carter and the fantastical world of Barsoom. The same year he debuted Tarzan with Tarzan of the Apes, serialized in a magazine before being published as a book in 1914. The Tarzan series became a cultural phenomenon, spawning 24 sequels, numerous films, television shows, and even comic strips. Tarzan, an orphaned boy raised by apes in the African jungle, captured the imagination of readers with his animalistic prowess, noble spirit, and struggle between civilization and wilderness. Burroughs' vivid storytelling and imaginative worlds cemented his place as a master of pulp fiction. He continued to write prolifically, exploring various genres including science fiction, fantasy, and westerns. His creation of Tarzan has had a lasting impact on popular culture, symbolizing the archetypal "wild man" and exploring themes of nature versus nurture, identity, and heroism. Edgar Rice Burroughs passed away on March 19, 1950, but his works continue to be enjoyed by readers and adapted into various media, securing his legacy as a seminal figure in American literature and popular culture. His pioneering narratives have influenced countless authors and continue to resonate with audiences around the world.
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