author
Eunice Fuller
A writer remembered today for a charming early-20th-century children's fantasy, she imagined giants not as monsters but as kindly, playful companions. Her best-known book has stayed in circulation through library records and Project Gutenberg, giving modern readers a glimpse of a gentler fairy-tale tradition.
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The book of friendly giants
by Eunice Fuller
About the author
Very little biographical information about Eunice Fuller is easy to confirm in reliable public sources. What can be confirmed is that she wrote The Book of Friendly Giants, published by The Century Company in 1914.
The book stands out for turning a familiar old story idea on its head. Instead of frightening giants, Fuller presents giant characters with warmth and humor, creating a playful fantasy for younger readers. The original edition also featured introductory verses by Seymour Barnard and illustrations by Pamela Colman Smith.
Because so little verified background information is readily available, Fuller remains somewhat mysterious as an author. Even so, her work has lasted well beyond its first publication, thanks in part to preservation in library catalogs and digital archives such as Project Gutenberg.