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An account of the giants lately discovered

By Horace Walpole
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A satirical letter presents a fanciful report from a ship's crew who claim to have sighted a large group of unusually tall horsemen on a remote coastline. The narrator relays the awkward encounter, failed attempts at communication, and observations of the strangers' dress, weapons, eating habits, and reactions to European offerings, while also mocking public gullibility and the tendency to spin political allegory from exotic tales. Witty asides compare learned travelers and critics, and the tale blends travel-report conventions with ironic commentary on credulity and spectacle.

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Horace Walpole

Horace Walpole (1717-1797) was an English writer, art historian, and politician, best known for his contributions to Gothic literature and his role in the development of the novel. He is often credited with popularizing the Gothic genre through his seminal work, "The Castle of Otranto," which is considered the first Gothic novel. Walpole's extensive correspondence, particularly in his "Letters of Horace Walpole," provides valuable insights into 18th-century society and politics. His historical writings, such as "Historic Doubts on the Life and Reign of King Richard the Third," reflect his keen interest in history and its interpretation. A prominent figure in the cultural life of his time, Walpole's legacy continues to influence literature and art.

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