Told By Uncle Remus, New Stories Of The Old Plantation
by Joel Chandler Harris
Illustrated by A. B. Frost, J. M. Conde, and Frank Verbeck
Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap, New York
Copyright 1903, 1904, 1905 by Joel Chandler Harris
Copyright 1903, 1904, 1905 by P. F. Collier & Son
Copyright 1904, 1905 by The Metropolitan Magazine Company
Printed in the United States at The Country Life Press, New York
13 Pages of Illustrations
"Told By Uncle Remus: New Stories of the Old Plantation" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of folk tales narrated by the character Uncle Remus, an elderly African American man, to a young white boy. These stories, steeped in the oral tradition of the American South, feature anthropomorphic animals like Br'er Rabbit and Br'er Fox, and impart moral lessons and cultural insights through their engaging narratives. Harris's work captures the dialect and storytelling style of the era, preserving a portion of the African American folk tradition while also reflecting the complex social dynamics of the post-Civil War South. The illustrations by A.B. Frost, J.M. Conde, and Frank Verbeck further enhance the tales, bringing the characters and their adventures to life.
Joel Chandler Harris was an American journalist, fiction writer, and folklorist, best known for his creation of the Uncle Remus stories. He dedicated his career to preserving the oral traditions of the Southern United States, particularly the African American folk tales he encountered during his time working on a plantation and as a journalist. While his work has been both celebrated and criticized for its portrayal of race and dialect, Harris's contributions to American literature and folklore are undeniable. He played a significant role in bringing these stories to a wider audience, and his work remains an important, albeit complex, part of the American literary canon.
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