The man among the monkeys; or, Ninety days in apeland: To which are added: The philosopher and his monkeys, The professor and the crocodile, and other strange stories of men and animals

Author: Gozlan, Léon

Synopsis:

In 'The man among the monkeys; or, Ninety days in apeland', Gozlan takes us on a captivating journey into the mysterious world of monkeys. The story follows a man who finds himself living among a tribe of monkeys for ninety days, observing their behavior and attempting to communicate with them. As he delves deeper into their society, he uncovers surprising similarities between humans and monkeys, leading to profound insights about the nature of humanity. Alongside this fascinating tale, the book also includes other strange stories of men and animals, such as 'The philosopher and his monkeys' and 'The professor and the crocodile', which further explore the complex relationship between humans and the animal kingdom.

Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Anthropomorphism

Themes: Human-animal connection, Nature of humanity, Animal intelligence

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