A Book of Giants: Tales of Very Tall Men of Myth, Legend, History, and Science.
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About this eBook
| Author | Lanier, Henry Wysham, 1873- |
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| LoC No. | 22021487 |
| Title | A Book of Giants: Tales of Very Tall Men of Myth, Legend, History, and Science. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | How Zeus fought with Titans and giants -- The giant who shines in the sky -- The outwitting of Polyphemus -- When Thor went to Jotunheim -- The giant pyramid-builder -- The fatal pride of Vukub -- Og, King of Bashan -- A son of Anak -- Ferragus, who owned the brazen head -- The giant of St. Michael's Mount -- Sir Launcelot and Tarquin -- The adventures of Yvain -- The Turke and Gawain -- Amadis among the giants -- Gogmagog -- The giant behind the waterfall -- The one good giant: St. Christopher -- The giant hand (Irish) -- The giant who had no heart in his body (Norse) -- The biter bit (Serbian) -- The peach's son (Japanese) -- The man who lost his legs (Korean) -- The stone giantess (North American Indian) -- Some real giants -- What science has learned about giants. |
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| Summary | "A Book of Giants: Tales of Very Tall Men of Myth, Legend, History, and Science" by Henry Wysham Lanier is a collection of mythological and legendary tales written in the early 20th century. The book explores stories of giants from various cultures and epochs, contrasting their awe-inspiring stature with their often tragic arcs within myths and histories. Included are iconic figures like Zeus and Polyphemus, demonstrating the deeply rooted fascination humanity holds with giants and their roles in our storytelling traditions. The opening of the book establishes an engaging introduction to the concept of giants, detailing both their prominence in mythology and the ways they have been perceived and reinterpreted over time. Lanier presents a vivid narrative style, bringing to life various giants such as the Titans, who battled against Zeus, and the legendary figure Orion, whose tale intertwines love and loss. The narratives reflect not only the grandeur typical of such larger-than-life characters but also their vulnerabilities and failures, setting a tone of both reverence and empathy that permeates the tales. Through this introduction, readers are invited to delve into a world where the mythical and the relatable coexist, illuminating the enduring legacy of giants in our cultural consciousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | GR: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Folklore |
| Subject | Giants |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48763 |
| Release Date | Apr 22, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 307 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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