Princess Mars. The gods of Mars. Vladyka Mars. Burrose E.R.

Edgar Rice Burrose is rightfully considered the founder of adventure fiction: the popular novels about John Carter and Tarzan, who saw the light in the 1910s (the first translations were made in the 1920s), have been laid down the new genre. Burrose's books dispersed hundreds of millions of copies, based on his novels, 60 films were shot. His work inspired such masters of the genre as Ray Bradbury, Philip Jose Farmer, Otis Klein, not to mention countless epigones; The literary glory and commercial success of Burrose were stunning. Thanks to the inexhaustible fantasy of the writer, the planetary novel, as well as his suck, like “Sword and Planet”, appeared by many readers.

The famous Martian trilogy of Burrose is devoted to incredible adventures on the Red Planet. John Carter, a cavalry officer from Virginia, is magically transferred to Mars, where there is a constant struggle between different races. Due to its courage, determination and resourcefulness, Carter manages not only to survive, but also to take a high position in Martian society, torn by intrigues. His main reward is the love of the beautiful Princess Helium, which he frees from slavery. The exploits in battles with warlike tribes, air pirates and other forces of Martian evil made John Carter the most popular long -liver of fantastic literature.