tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post2063719065602351726..comments2023-10-09T09:17:20.761-06:00Comments on Angela's Anxious Life: Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice BurroughsAngela's Anxious Lifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01935144213302758223noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-47048886044329136852014-10-26T15:54:54.336-06:002014-10-26T15:54:54.336-06:00That really made me laugh!That really made me laugh!Romi.http://wherethewritercomestowrite.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-22668506523292110352014-10-25T16:40:44.011-06:002014-10-25T16:40:44.011-06:00It is sad, especially where it is still going on, ...It is sad, especially where it is still going on, but you're right that it's also changing.<br /><br />But racism isn't in and of itself a reason not to read a book. It depends, I think, on the book, and on its other redeeming factors. Both <i>Tom Sawyer</i> and <i>Huckleberry Finn</i> have scenes or elements that are racist, but they also have a lot of wonderful scenes, and a lot that children and adults can learn from them. I'm not in favor of removing those books from school libraries, reading lists, and curricula. Instead, I would use them to spark discussion about race and racism (says the former teacher.) The same is true of some other classic books and films - take what is good and use what's not (racism, sexism) to spark thought and discussion.<br /><br />I guess what's different for me about the Tarzan novels is that I personally don't have that much interest in reading them to begin with. Given that, for me it's not worth dealing with the racism inherent in the books.Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttp://bookwyrmshoard.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-34986880323219065592014-10-25T14:24:49.487-06:002014-10-25T14:24:49.487-06:00Disney's movie is much much better. I also ju...Disney's movie is much much better. I also just love the music in it. But I am not sure if this is the greatest book of all time.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-91792950752397900562014-10-25T14:23:59.219-06:002014-10-25T14:23:59.219-06:00LOL! I am almost done! I only have I think 2 or ...LOL! I am almost done! I only have I think 2 or three more.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-35597186333076846872014-10-25T14:23:41.488-06:002014-10-25T14:23:41.488-06:00Yes.. there is racism and bigotry. I don't kn...Yes.. there is racism and bigotry. I don't know... I guess that is a product of it's time. I mean... there is a picture of my father when he was a very young boy in boy scouts in black face. The whole troop did it. I am not married to a black person and my dad loves him. Again... just how generations acted. Sad to us now a days.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-31101340536107960442014-10-25T14:22:15.008-06:002014-10-25T14:22:15.008-06:00I bet Jane does go back to Tarzan (which someone d...I bet Jane does go back to Tarzan (which someone did mention above). I would hope so. They way they had insta-love on that jungle island I mean come on!!!Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-1224775013557751832014-10-25T14:05:41.860-06:002014-10-25T14:05:41.860-06:00Good to hear that a few comments here mention that...Good to hear that a few comments here mention that they liked the other books in the series. I was so unsure of them. I have enjoyed reading about the basis of different Disney movies. It's been a lot of fun.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-66313587541872844622014-10-25T14:04:01.477-06:002014-10-25T14:04:01.477-06:00Oh that is kind of neat to know about the second b...Oh that is kind of neat to know about the second book. Especially the lost city. Only because I couldn't imagine where the story would go in America. I mean... he's Tarzan!!!Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-65342364646956514472014-10-25T13:59:30.188-06:002014-10-25T13:59:30.188-06:00I didn't know it was a series either. Especia...I didn't know it was a series either. Especially since in the time it was written there weren't very many series written. I think most of the books were stand alone. I just wanted to know what happened!!Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-40108571285671642382014-10-25T13:58:45.348-06:002014-10-25T13:58:45.348-06:00I agree... the third part was a little off to me.I agree... the third part was a little off to me.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-35792953294026231412014-10-25T13:53:27.351-06:002014-10-25T13:53:27.351-06:00I was shocked too about Jane and Tarzan. I had NO ...I was shocked too about Jane and Tarzan. I had NO idea. None. I always guess I just went off the Disney version. Though I think a lot of people do that with quite a few Disney movies. We just consider their retelling to be the true story.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-53044815992370282552014-10-25T13:52:09.816-06:002014-10-25T13:52:09.816-06:00I need to watch a live action movie of this. I wa...I need to watch a live action movie of this. I was actually just recently thinking about that. I just wish we knew more of what happens to Tarzan in America. This book doesn't go that far into detail.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-6034624420757736462014-10-25T13:51:04.406-06:002014-10-25T13:51:04.406-06:00I liked it... though it is an old fashioned book s...I liked it... though it is an old fashioned book so you have to be ready for that.Angelas Anxious Lifehttp://angelasanxiouslife.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-45198643827547803622014-10-23T09:56:12.859-06:002014-10-23T09:56:12.859-06:00I've always wondered about this book as my kno...I've always wondered about this book as my knowledge begins (and ends) with "You'll be in my heart". Despite the fact that it ends in my home state of Wisconsin, I'm not sure how invested I would be, but it sounds interesting and enjoyed reading your review -- thanks.Whitneyhttp://she-is-too-fond-of-books.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-44227293030392554482014-10-14T13:05:36.863-06:002014-10-14T13:05:36.863-06:00I miss reading the PD books! We need to catch up a...I miss reading the PD books! We need to catch up and soon!Alisa Selenehttp://pictureusreading.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-43727087600088014992014-10-11T16:45:31.492-06:002014-10-11T16:45:31.492-06:00I think I agree with Charlene - given the racism a...I think I agree with Charlene - given the racism and bigotry, I'll stick with the Disney movie. The story itself certainly has staying power, though!Lark @ The Bookwyrm's Hoardhttp://bookwyrmshoard.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-15289968961933060022014-10-09T05:25:39.903-06:002014-10-09T05:25:39.903-06:00I still can't get over that ending, especially...I still can't get over that ending, especially not once you say how it actually ends. That's just... gosh, that's just really a strange idea, for what the movie became. Does she get on the train and actually leave him just standing on the train station?<br />My other idea is that the other books either involve Jane coming back for him or Tarzan returning to the jungle. I don't know how I would feel about either, and currently? I don't think I plan on reading this.Romi.http://wherethewritercomestowrite.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-82215172512929827072014-10-04T14:44:07.103-06:002014-10-04T14:44:07.103-06:00If I remember right Tarzan and Jane do end up toge...If I remember right Tarzan and Jane do end up together in the second book- the second one is better I think in some ways, there's a lost city and some other cool stuff like that. I read some of these as a kid, although not all. I generally liked the John Carter books better as far as ERB's stuff goes, and yes these are dated- kind ahrd to read nowadays.Greg Hillnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-42262418309284559312014-10-02T12:50:58.784-06:002014-10-02T12:50:58.784-06:00What do you mean Jane and Tarzan don't end up ...What do you mean Jane and Tarzan don't end up together?? I think I like the Disney ending much better! I'm curious about where the story goes from the train station in Wisconsin though. I think I kind of knew there was a book but I definitely didn't know there was a series.Katherine Phttp://iwishilivedinalibrary.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-73280716559489143142014-10-02T05:29:10.650-06:002014-10-02T05:29:10.650-06:00I read this years ago in HS and enjoyed it, but ye...I read this years ago in HS and enjoyed it, but yeah the third part didn't really fit with the rest of the book.Finley Jaynehttp://finleyjayne.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-54974411383690733352014-10-01T16:04:32.962-06:002014-10-01T16:04:32.962-06:00It's interesting that I can have such a strong...It's interesting that I can have such a strong idea of a story and it not be at all how it goes - I'm shocked that Jane rejects Tarzan, although I suppose it does make sense somewhat. I think I'll just stick to the Disney version for this - especially with the racism and bigotry in this novel.Charlene @ Bookish Whimsyhttp://www.bookishwhimsy.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5507186203094106045.post-79557993347370827312014-10-01T14:41:02.454-06:002014-10-01T14:41:02.454-06:00I recently re-watched the animated version was qui...I recently re-watched the animated version was quickly reminded why it is not one of my favorite Disney movies. I've always been curious about the books as I grew up watching some of the live action movies as a kid. Wonder why Burroughs ended the book in Wisconsin. That seems so odd!Terri M LeBlanchttp://secondrunreviews.com/noreply@blogger.com