Tales of Giants from Brazil

Name: Tales of Giants from Brazil
Author: Elsie Spicer Eells

By Elsie Spicer Eells

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About This Book

A collection of folkloric stories that center on giants and larger-than-life phenomena, blending European tale types with local oral traditions to reimagine origins, adventures, and moral lessons. Stories range from princely quests and clever youths outwitting monstrous figures to enchanted springs, giant women shrinking, and encounters between ordinary fishermen and immense beasts. Narratives emphasize scale, wonder, and folklore motifs—cleverness, transformation, and the natural world's abundance—presented in short, didactic tales suitable for young readers, accompanied by period illustrations that underscore the mythic atmosphere.

About the Author

Elsie Spicer Eells

Elsie Spicer Eells was an American author known for her contributions to children's literature, particularly through the lens of folklore. She is recognized for her ability to weave enchanting tales that draw from diverse cultural traditions. Among her notable works are "Fairy Tales from Brazil: How and Why Tales from Brazilian Folk-Lore," which introduces readers to the rich tapestry of Brazilian folklore, and "The Islands of Magic: Legends, Folk and Fairy Tales from the Azores," which explores the enchanting stories from the Azorean islands. Eells' storytelling not only entertains but also educates young readers about the cultural heritage of different regions.