| Author |
Eells, Elsie Spicer, 1880-1963 |
| LoC No. |
18018503
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| Title |
Tales of Giants from Brazil
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 89.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Barbara Tozier, Bill Tozier, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net)
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| Summary |
"Tales of Giants from Brazil" by Elsie Spicer Eells is a collection of folk tales written in the early 20th century. The book explores the enchanting stories of giants, princesses, and magical adventures set in the vibrant landscapes of Brazil, drawing inspiration from both Brazilian and Portuguese folklore. One central narrative features the beautiful Spring Princess, who is torn between her love for her mother and her marriage to the powerful Sun Giant." "The opening of the tale introduces the Moon Giant and his love for the Giantess of the Great River, culminating in the birth of their daughter, the Spring Princess, destined to rule all springs. As she matures, numerous suitors, including the formidable Sun Giant, seek her affection. However, the Spring Princess chooses to balance her life between her duties as a queen and her love for her mother, leading to an emotional conflict when she must navigate her responsibilities and familial bonds. The story unfolds with themes of love, sacrifice, and adventure, setting the stage for a rich exploration of Brazilian mythology." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Fairy tales -- Brazil
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
21678 |
| Release Date |
Jun 4, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jan 2, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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