Edgar Rice Burroughsbooks in chronological order

Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author who rose to prominence with his prolific and adventurous writings. His style was characterized by detailed descriptions, thrilling action sequences, and the creation of expansive, imaginative worlds populated by heroic figures and often, primitive societies. Burroughs initially gained popularity through his Tarzan series, beginning with Tarzan of the Apes in 1914, which established the iconic Lord of the Jungle. Later in his career, he developed other immensely successful series like John Carter of Mars, Pellucidar, and Venus, exploring genres ranging from science fiction and fantasy to adventure and Westerns. He wrote extensively, creating countless stories and shaping the landscape of pulp adventure literature.