Tarzan of the Apes

The story follows John Clayton, the son of marooned English aristocrats, who is orphaned in the African jungle and adopted by an ape named Kala, becoming Tarzan. As he grows, Tarzan grapples with his identity and alienation, ultimately discovering his human heritage through his parents' cabin and books. His journey of self-discovery leads to mastery as a hunter, earning respect from the apes but inciting conflict with the fierce king ape Kerchak. This adventure, penned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, has enthralled generations since its debut in 1912.