This collection seeks to understand the long-lasting and global
appeal of Tarzan: Why is a story about a feral boy, who is raised
by apes in the African jungle, so compelling and so adaptable to
different cultural contexts and audiences? How is it that the same
narrative serves as the basis for both children's cartoons and
lavish musical productions or as a vehicle for both nationalistic
discourse and for light romantic fantasy? Considering a history of
criticism that highlights the imperialistic, sexist, racist
underpinnings of the original Tarzan narrative, why would this
character and story appeal to so many readers and viewers around
the world? The essays in this volume, written by scholars living
and working in Australia, Canada, Israel, The Netherlands, Germany,
France and the United States explore these questions using various
critical lenses. Chapters include discussions of Tarzan novels,
comics, television shows, toys, films, and performances produced or
distributed in the U.S., Canada, Israel, Palestine, Britain, India,
The Netherlands, Germany and France and consider such topics as
imperialism, national identities, language acquisition, adaptation,
gender constructions, Tarzan's influence on child readers and
Tarzan's continued and broad influence on cultures around the
world. What emerges, when these pieces are placed into dialogue
with one another, is an immensely complex picture of an enduring,
multi-faceted global pop culture icon.
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