"Jack the Giant Killer" is a Cornish fairy tale and legend about a young adult who slays a number of bad giants during King Arthur's reign. The tale is characterized by violence, gore and blood-letting. Giants are prominent in Cornish folklore, Breton mythology and Welsh Bardic lore.
In this case we have King Alfred. Vintage engraving of Scene from the story "Jack the Gaint Killer" by George Cruikshank.
