"Tarzan of the Apes" was written by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs. The novel, first published in 1912, tells the story of a man named John Clayton who was raised by apes in the African jungle and goes by the name Tarzan. The character of Tarzan has become an enduring icon in popular culture, appearing in numerous books, films, and other media over the past century. Burroughs also wrote many other science fiction and fantasy novels, including the "Barsoom" series, which features the character of John Carter and was the basis for the 2012 film "John Carter."