Lagniappe — Ray Bradbury on Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs never would have looked upon himself as a social mover and shaker with social obligations. But as it turns out — and I love to say it because it upsets everyone terribly — Burroughs is probably the most influential writer in the entire history of the world. ... By giving romance and adventure to a whole generation of boys, Burroughs caused them to go out and decide to become special.

Ray Bradbury

We recently rewatched John Carter of Mars and enjoyed it just as much as we did the first time. That sent Tom to find out more about Edgar Rice Burroughs. He was tickled by the above quote and read it to me, which tickled me too.