Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) stands among the most influential authors in the annals of science fiction and fantasy literature, best known for creating the iconic character Tarzan and the fantastical Barsoom series. Born in Chicago, Burroughs embarked on a plethora of unsuccessful business ventures before turning to writing as a last-ditch effort to support his family. His literary career commenced with the serialization of 'Under the Moons of Mars' in 1912, later published as the novel 'A Princess of Mars' (1917), which introduced the heroic John Carter and the richly imagined world of Barsoom. This seminal work amalgamated swashbuckling adventure, speculative science, and romantic elements, laying the groundwork for subsequent science fiction. Burroughs' engaging narrative style, characterized by brisk pacing and vivid imagination, captivated audiences and inspired countless authors and artists. The Barsoom series eventually expanded to include eleven volumes, showcasing Burroughs' remarkable capacity for world-building and his influence on the space opera subgenre. Beyond the escapades of Tarzan, the Ape Man, and the Martian vistas, Burroughs' oeuvre encompassed other series, such as the Pellucidar and Caspak sagas, and stand-alone novels, contributing significantly to the early 20th century's pulp fiction landscape. His work has been adapted into numerous films, television series, and comic books, securing his legacy as a pioneer of modern fantastical fiction (Hochman, 1984; Holtsmark, 2014).