Uncle Remus, His Songs And Sayings, The Folk-Lore Of The Old Plantation (1890)
By Joel Chandler Harris
Publisher: D. Appleton And Company 1890
Copyright 1880
NOTE: The prior owner has an inscription on the front cover page:
"Emily Myra Pomeroy, from the affectionate friend - Old Bob Wilson...Christmas 1899"
NOTE: There is a newspaper cutout attached or glued on the front book cover, see photos.
"Br'er Sundown's Philosophy; Prejudiced View"
"Uncle Remus, His Songs and Sayings: The Folk-Lore of the Old Plantation" is a collection of animal fables told by the fictional character Uncle Remus, an old African American storyteller, to a young white boy. Joel Chandler Harris presents these tales, rooted in African and African American oral traditions, which feature characters like Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, and Brer Bear. The stories often convey moral lessons and insights into human behavior through allegorical narratives, reflecting the socio-cultural context of the post-Civil War South. While celebrated for preserving these folktales, the work is also viewed critically for its portrayal of race relations and its use of dialect.
Joel Chandler Harris was an American journalist and author, best known for his "Uncle Remus" stories. His achievement lies in his collection and popularization of African American folktales, contributing to the preservation of a rich cultural heritage. Harris's work brought these stories to a wider audience, though it has also been the subject of debate due to its representation of African American characters and its romanticized depiction of the plantation South. Despite the controversy, Harris's literary contributions played a role in shaping American folklore and influencing subsequent generations of writers.
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