num_pages: 272
description: The Woman and the Ape is the story of a unique and unforgettable couple--Madelene and Erasmus. Madelene is the wife of Adam Burden, a distinguished behavioral scientist. Erasmus--the unlikely prince--is a 300-pound ape. Brought to the Burdens' London home after escaping from animal smugglers, Erasmus is discovered to be a highly intelligent anthropoid ape, the closest thing yet to a human being. Madelene decides to save Erasmus, and between them blossoms a profound affection as deep as any human relationship. A fable for our time, The Woman and the Ape poses searching questions about the nature of love, freedom, and humanity.
language: English
title: The Woman and the Ape: A Novel
titlecomplete: The Woman and the Ape: A Novel
genres: Fiction, Scandinavian Literature, Animals, Contemporary, Science Fiction, Danish, Denmark, Literature, Fantasy, Novels
ratings_count: 2639
publisher: Picador