About this book
Tales of Giants from Brazil by Elsie Spicer Eells invites listeners into a towering world of wonder where rivers, fruits, and flowers grow as large as the legends themselves. This enchanting collection of fiction and fairy tales retells Brazilian folk stories—some rooted in Portuguese tradition and others born of native storytellers—reimagined into vivid, magical episodes populated by giants, princesses, clever youths, and talking animals.
Eells draws on oral tradition to present tales such as adventures of giant-land fountains, the giantess Guimara, and quests of bravery and wit, all set against Brazil’s lush landscapes. Themes of transformation, cleverness over strength, and the interplay between human and natural realms recur throughout, while the historical blending of European and Brazilian motifs gives the stories a distinctive cultural flavor. The language is lyrical yet accessible, making each fable feel timeless without revealing its surprises.
Ideal for fans of classic fairy tales, lovers of world folklore, and families seeking imaginative storytelling, this audiobook is a perfect gateway into Brazilian myth and a delight for listeners who enjoy whimsical, culturally rich folktales brought to life.
