Apes Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs
““P33- the son of an english lord and an english lady nursed at the breast of kala, the great ape.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Land of Hidden Men, 1915
A fictional character is described as the offspring of aristocracy and a great ape, blending human and animal lineage.
In simple terms: A noble‑born child of a human and an ape.
Key Takeaway
Explore hybrid identities in literature.
Themes
mythology
identity
heritage
Mood
intrigued
speculative
Type
literary
fantasy
When to use this quote
- literary analysis
- creative writing
- role‑play games
Key Concepts
human‑ape hybrid
social class
fantasy world
Questions to Reflect On
- How does hybrid lineage affect character destiny?
- What does this say about class and nature?
A Different Perspective
The premise may oversimplify complex genetics.
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