"Tarzan of the Apes" is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and first published in 1912. The story follows a boy named John Clayton, who is orphaned in the jungle of Africa after his parents are killed. He is raised by a tribe of apes, learning their ways and developing incredible strength and agility. As he grows up, Tarzan discovers his human heritage and encounters other humans, including Jane Porter, who becomes a significant figure in his life. The novel explores themes of identity, civilization versus nature, and the struggle between different worlds.