The Lad and the Lion
A Journey of Courage and Friendship in a World of Adventure and MagicBy Edgar Rice Burroughs
Length6h 6m
About this audiobook
In "The Lad and the Lion," Edgar Rice Burroughs weaves a captivating tale of adventure and self-discovery set against the backdrop of exotic landscapes and primal grit. This novel embodies Burroughs' characteristic flair for imaginative world-building and engaging characters, as it explores themes of bravery, honor, and the struggle between civilization and savagery. The narrative unfolds through the eyes of the young protagonist, emphasizing his transformation from boyhood innocence to the fierce resolve of maturity, mirrored by the majestic lion that serves as both companion and symbol of courage. Edgar Rice Burroughs, best known for creating the Tarzan series, draws on his own imaginative prowess and early 20th-century American ethos in crafting this narrative. His diverse experiences, from his tumultuous upbringing to his adventurous spirit as a pulp writer, informed this work, reflecting his fascination with the untamed and the unknown. The interplay of adventure and introspection in "The Lad and the Lion" also resonates with the literary trends of escapism and heroism prominent in the early 1900s, emphasizing innate human virtues in a turbulent world. This novel is a must-read for fans of adventure literature and those intrigued by the depths of human courage and connection to the natural world. Burroughs invites readers to join a journey filled with excitement, emotional depth, and an exploration of what it truly means to be brave in a world laden with challenges.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 3.7 (477)
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GenreFantasy, Fairy Tales and Folklore
Length6 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateAug 31, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1ONE
14FOURTEEN
2TWO
15FIFTEEN
3THREE
16SIXTEEN
4FOUR
17SEVENTEEN
5FIVE
18EIGHTEEN
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6SIX
19NINETEEN
7SEVEN
20TWENTY
8EIGHT
21TWENTY-ONE
9NINE
22TWENTY-TWO
10TEN
23TWENTY-THREE
11ELEVEN
24TWENTY-FOUR
12TWELVE
25TWENTY-FIVE
13THIRTEEN
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