A Book of Giants: Tales of Very Tall Men of Myth, Legend, History, and Science.

A curated collection of narratives about giants ranging from primeval myth to folklore, medieval romance, and scientific inquiry. It retells ancient cosmogonic struggles and encounters with titanic and cyclopean figures, adapts chivalric and romantic episodes where giants challenge heroes, and collects short nursery and folk tales from multiple cultures that feature cleverness, trickery, or moral lessons. The final section examines reported historical giants and summarizes contemporary scientific views on gigantism. Selections aim to preserve the tone of their sources while highlighting recurring motifs—strength, pride, vulnerability, and the shifting cultural roles of giants across traditions.