The First Edgar Rice Burroughs Omnibus.The First Edgar Rice Burroughs Noun 1. Edgar Rice Burroughs - United States novelist and author of the Tarzan stories (1875-1950) Burroughs Omnibus omnibus: see bus. Edgar Rice Burroughs Renaissance E Books P.O. Box 1432, Northampton, MA 01060 www.renebooks.com ISBN ISBN abbr. International Standard Book Number ISBN International Standard Book Number ISBN n abbr (= International Standard Book Number) → ISBN m : 1588734048 $4.99 electronic download 2000 pages Disclosure: I have 4 novels published through Renaissance Edgar Rice Burroughs was one of the best storytellers of the Twentieth Century. His stories are simple raw action/adventures. This Omnibus is a collection of four of his lesser known novels. The first novel is 'Beyond Thirty.' It is a classic science fiction tale. The story is more fun than H.G. Wells but it has as much science and thought placed into its plot. Burroughs lived through World War I and foretold fore·told v. Past tense and past participle of foretell. that the fighting hadn't ended between the European countries. In 'Beyond Thirty,' Burroughs speculated that the isolationist i·so·la·tion·ism n. A national policy of abstaining from political or economic relations with other countries. i movement in the US was powerful enough to keep the US out of WW II and that the developing war would destroy the social structure of the continent for hundreds of years. 'Beyond Thirty' is the story of the re-discovery of Europe by the Pan American continents. It is pure action with enough science and social commentary to enthrall any reader. 'The Man-eater' is a tale Burroughs was so interested in that he re-told it time and time again in various forms. The Aesop type story is about a relationship between a carnivorous car·niv·o·rous adj. 1. Of or relating to carnivores. 2. Flesh-eating or predatory: a carnivorous bird. 3. killer and a man. His other versions are stronger tales but this still holds the interest of the reader. 'The Jungle Girl' is the Tarzan style that we expect from Burroughs. I personally like this better than the Tarzan series. The hero is easier to relate to and the jungle action is just as non-stop. 'The Monster Men 'is the final book in the omnibus. In many ways it is a must read for anyone who enjoys Burroughs. It is a blend of the classic jungle hero story and the horror tales of the mad scientist experimenting on creating life. The ending is a bit contrived but rest of the tale is fun. 'The First Edgar Rice Burroughs Omnibus' gives a strong spectrum of the depth of the writing ability of Burroughs. It is a must read for anyone interested in classic storytelling Storytelling Aesop semi-legendary fabulist of ancient Greece. [Gk. Lit.: Harvey, 10] Münchäusen Baron traveler grossly embellishes his experiences. [Ger. Lit. . |
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