Tales of Giants from Brazil

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Tales of Giants from Brazil

by Elsie Spicer Eells

EN·~1 hours·16 chapters

Chapters

16 total

E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier,

0:19

FOREWORD

0:48

CONTENTS

0:51

ILLUSTRATIONS

1:08

I THE PRINCESS OF THE SPRINGS

9:31

II THE FOUNTAIN OF GIANT LAND

13:39

III THE BOY AND THE VIOLIN

5:59

IV THE MOST BEAUTIFUL PRINCESS

12:39

V THE LITTLE SISTER OF THE GIANTS

12:14

VI THE FOREST LAD AND THE WICKED GIANT

12:46

Description

In a world where rivers sparkle like moonlit glass and giants shape the very landscape, this collection invites listeners into Brazil’s most enchanting folklore. The opening tale introduces a Moon Giant who builds a palace of mother‑of‑pearl for his beloved river giantess, and their daughter—destined to become the Princess of the Springs—grows up surrounded by shimmering waters, loyal love, and a chorus of suitors.

As the princess matures, the stories weave together themes of devotion, courage, and the delicate balance between personal desire and familial duty. Each narrative, from mischievous violinists to clever cats, captures the lush imagination of Brazilian oral tradition, enriched by vivid illustrations that bring the giants’ towering world to life.

Listeners will be carried along winding rivers and towering forests, discovering how ancient Portuguese tales have transformed into uniquely Brazilian legends, all while feeling the heartbeat of a culture that celebrates the extraordinary in the everyday.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (115K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2007-06-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Elsie Spicer Eells

Elsie Spicer Eells

1880–1963

Drawn to the stories people told in far-off places, this American writer turned travel and folklore research into vivid retellings for children and general readers. Her books helped introduce English-speaking audiences to legends from Brazil, the Azores, and other parts of the Atlantic world.

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