Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings (eBook, ePUB) - Harris, Joel Chandler
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Joel Chandler Harris' book, 'Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings', is a collection of African American folktales told through the character of Uncle Remus, an elderly former slave. The book showcases Harris' unique literary style, which combines Southern dialect, humor, and moral lessons. Set in post-Civil War Georgia, the stories reflect the realities of the time while celebrating the resilience and wisdom of the African American community. Harris' work transcends its historical context to offer timeless tales of trickster animals and moral dilemmas. The book is a valuable contribution to…mehr

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Joel Chandler Harris' book, 'Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings', is a collection of African American folktales told through the character of Uncle Remus, an elderly former slave. The book showcases Harris' unique literary style, which combines Southern dialect, humor, and moral lessons. Set in post-Civil War Georgia, the stories reflect the realities of the time while celebrating the resilience and wisdom of the African American community. Harris' work transcends its historical context to offer timeless tales of trickster animals and moral dilemmas. The book is a valuable contribution to American folklore and literature, with its poignant themes and engaging storytelling. Joel Chandler Harris, a journalist and writer, grew up listening to the stories of African American slaves on a plantation in Georgia. His exposure to this rich oral tradition inspired him to preserve and share these folktales in 'Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings'. Harris' deep respect for the African American culture and his commitment to preserving these timeless stories shine through in his work. I highly recommend this book to readers interested in folklore, African American literature, and Southern history. 'Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings' offers a delightful and insightful journey into the heart of American storytelling.
Autorenporträt
Joel Chandler Harris was an American journalist born in Eatonton, Georgia who wrote the Uncle Remus stories, including Uncle Remus; His Songs and His Sayings, The Folk-Lore of the Old Plantation, (1880), Nights with Uncle Remus (1881 & 1882), Uncle Remus and His Friends (1892), and Uncle Remus and the Little Boy (1905). The stories, based on the African-American oral storytelling tradition, were revolutionary in their use of dialect and in featuring a trickster hero called Br'er ("Brother") Rabbit, who uses his wits against adversity, though his efforts do not always succeed. The frog is the trickster character in traditional tales in Central and Southern Africa. The stories, which began appearing in the Atlanta Constitution in 1879, were popular among both Black and White readers in the North and South, not least because they presented an idealized view of race relations soon after the Civil War. The first published Brer Rabbit stories were written by President Theodore Roosevelt's uncle, Robert Roosevelt.