Me too. I’m re-reading ‘Tarzan of the Apes” after 40 or so years, after re-reading John Carter of Mars, following the movie.
There is a definite difference in books, reading as a man rather than a ten year old boy.
This is a note from Tar-zan/”White-skin” to Jane Porter after Tarzan has discovered she has defeated him.
“I am Tarzan of the Apes. I am yours. You are mine. .... Tarzan of the Apes loves you.”
Keep in mind that he cannot speak English, only write, but that’s quite a lot more than: “Me Tarzan. You Jane.”
As charming as the movies were, they weren't very faithful to the books. As I recall, by the end of the book Tarzan speaks perfect English and can drive a car. Tarzan is smart.
There was actually a Tarzan television series in the late '60s starring Ron Ely that was fairly faithful to the spirit of the books, much more so than any of the films.