Pierre Boulle Pierre Boulle, author of Planet of the Apes (1963), in 1974. (more) Planet of the Apes novel by Boulle Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Planet-of-the-Apes-by-Boulle Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: “La Planète des singes” Written by Cathy Lowne Cathy Lowne is a contributor to 501 Must-Read Books. Cathy Lowne Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Jan 10, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question French:: La Planète des singes (Show more) Planet of the Apes, novel by French writer Pierre Boulle, first published in French in 1963 and published in the U.S. in English translation the same year. The novel inspired the 1968 film of the same name, which itself led to four sequels and two television series. Boulle’s satirical novel opens with a space-faring couple finding a canister floating in space. The canister contains an manuscript giving an account of the journey of three Frenchmen to a planet in orbit around Betelgeuse. The manuscript is written by one of the men, Ulysse, a journalist who accompanied Professor Antelle and the ...(100 of 478 words)

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