Edgar Rice Burroughs
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- proper noun
- /ˈɛdɡər raɪs ˈbʌroʊz/
- Literature
- Edgar Rice Burroughs is known for creating the iconic character Tarzan in his popular adventure novels.
Examples
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Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote the first Tarzan novel in 1912, captivating readers with tales of the jungle.
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The works of Edgar Rice Burroughs have been adapted into numerous films and comic strips over the decades.
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Many science fiction fans consider Edgar Rice Burroughs a pioneer of the genre alongside H.G. Wells and Jules Verne.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs was a talented writer.
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Wow! Edgar Rice Burroughs has inspired many writers!
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Edgar Rice Burroughs became famous for his elaborate storytelling and imaginative worlds in the early 20th century.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs contributed greatly to the literary genre of science fiction and fantasy through his writings.
Surface Forms
Morphology
Edgar + Rice + Burroughs
This item is a personal name (proper noun); knowing the surface words 'Edgar', 'Rice', and 'Burroughs' does not allow a learner to infer the biographical information (American novelist, creator of Tarzan). Proper names are arbitrary/encyclopedic references rather than compositional phrases, so the meaning is not derivable from the constituents.
Etymology
Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer who created the jungle hero 'Tarzan' in 1912 and wrote many early science fiction stories. Because his books became very popular and were turned into films and comics, his name now reminds people of classic adventure storytelling and early popular science fiction.