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Pellucidar is an adventure tale by Edgar Rice Burroughs that explores a subterranean realm beneath the Earth. The novel is known for its blend of science fiction and action & adventure elements, and is a cornerstone of early American science fiction literature. It exemplifies Burroughs’ imaginative world-building and is frequently cited as a classic example of speculative fiction set in an underworld.
The pulp‑era novel has been reprinted in many editions and remains a reference point for writers and readers interested in the early speculative fiction landscape.
First publish date: 1923
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Action Adventure
Authors: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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