Tarzan of the Apes


Leído por Mark F. Smith

(4.7 estrellas; 2394 reseñas)

Tarzan of the Apes is Burroughs’ exciting, if improbable, story of an English lord, left by the death of his stranded parents in the hands of a motherly African ape who raises him as her own. Although he is aware that he is different from the apes of his tribe, who are neither white nor hairless, he nevertheless regards them as his “people.” When older, larger, stronger apes decide that he an undesirable to be killed or expelled from the tribe, it is fortunate that Tarzan has learned the use of primitive weapons.

Although small and weak by ape standards, Tarzan is a human of god-like strength and agility to men who discover him. By studying these people, he gradually decides he is not an ape at all, but human.

And when he meets Jane, a beautiful American girl marooned with her father and friends on the hostile coast of Africa, Tarzan conceives love for her. When they are unexpectedly rescued before Tarzan can find a way to reveal his feelings to Jane, he determines to become civilized and follow her into the world of people – to find her and wed her, though he must cross continents and oceans, and compete with two other suitors for her hand.

This story was the subject of a successful film in 1932, with Tarzan being played by Johnny Weissmuller, who acted in a further eleven Tarzan films. According to Weissmuller in an interview with Mike Douglas, his famous ape-call was audio stitched together from a soprano, an alto, and a hog-caller! Summary by Mark F. Smith
(9 hr 20 min)

Capítulos

Out of the Sea 23:18 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Savage Home 20:42 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Life and Death 14:52 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Apes 16:21 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The White Ape 17:44 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Jungle Battles 14:13 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Light of Knowledge 25:53 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Tree-Top Hunter 12:37 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Man and Man 23:34 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Fear-Phantom 11:36 Leído por Mark F. Smith
King of the Apes 22:41 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Man’s Reason 17:58 Leído por Mark F. Smith
His Own Kind 29:36 Leído por Mark F. Smith
At the Mercy of the Jungle 21:25 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Forest God 10:33 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Most Remarkable 20:59 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Burials 22:07 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Jungle Toll 23:04 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Call of the Primitive 22:40 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Heredity 26:01 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Village of Torture 13:30 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Search Party 22:19 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Brother Men 18:27 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Lost Treasure 17:08 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Outpost of the World 22:29 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Height of Civilization 22:10 Leído por Mark F. Smith
The Giant Again 26:41 Leído por Mark F. Smith
Conclusion 20:21 Leído por Mark F. Smith

Reseñas

Beautifully Read!


(5 estrellas)

I have been listening to LibriVox for so many years, and I dare say this is the best reader I have ever heard. The cadence and tone of his voice allowed me to understand every single word perfectly. As for the story itself, it is true there are some upsetting parts, but it is a period piece about Africa, with African natives, Europeans, and Americans, so you can imagine. I was struck by the depth of the author's study of the nature of man. It was very thought provoking.

Great, romping story


(5 estrellas)

A great story and a window into times past. I enjoyed it as much for the wruting and story as for the time capsule into the thinkung of a distant colonial past. It absolutly does not pass tid today's ethos, thank goodness. But we understand ourselves better when we understand iur past. Another masterful read b Mr. Smith

fantastic


(5 estrellas)

I've only known Tarzan from films so this great reading was an eye opener and a lot more realistic ( however improbable the story is!) A wonderful flight of fancy and escape into a different world. I loved it and although it 1AM am starting on the next book !!! ( just a chapter or 5!)

Really good book


(5 estrellas)

Great audio quality and really well read by Mark F Smith. All of his book are of high quality reading. The story is so much better then the movies I remember from when I was young.

Tarzan of the apes review


(5 estrellas)

Terrific reading of an old classic that brought it back to life for me, with much I had forgotten. Simply the purest voice intonations perfectly matching the characters and the events. Bravo!

updating my review a bit


(3 estrellas)

hey folks, i think it might be valuable to others to know the specific kinds of "non-pc" elements present in this story so they can make informed decisions. i had no idea going in what kind of content was in this novel and i made the mistake of listening to it out loud at work during off hours. a coworker happened by during one unpleasant episode involving the "mammy" style character. it was very uncomfortable to say the least. and i was reminded of why it is so important to be congnizant of what we are putting out in the world. this novel has deeply embedded notions of white superiority and i would recommend you seriously consider whether or not it is appropriate to give to a child without a discussion of the damaging portrayals of black people. this novel is not "good for everyone" but it is very interesting and even educational in its way.

Oh My, Tut, Tut and Gabriel


(1.5 estrellas)

Mr. Boroughs had a way with words until he didn't. I understand the creative abilities that must be necessary to imagine the world described in this book from whole cloth. I am also familiar with the imperfect understanding of genetics and enjoyed seeing an early take on the nature vs. nurture argument. I found the early notions of racial superiority and the superman which were part and parcel of eugenics ideology disturbing. That along with the incomplete knowledge of African wildlife and what we now know of cannibalism, I can look at through the lens of the time it was written. What has irritated me so much was the ever repeated tut, tuts and Gabriels. I will say that the reader is 4.95 stars. He had one stumble with his accents getting all jumbled. Unfortunately, his skill could not save this book for me.

fun story,


(4 estrellas)

however impossible it is a fun read and I enjoy how the sense of honor and morality is held so high making Tarzan not just a interesting figure, but a real hero, able to put others about himself and even though raised animal shows a most human and almost divine love in giving up himself and his dreams of marriage for the wellbeing of the one he loves.