Told by Uncle Remus: New Stories of the Old Plantation by Joel Chandler Harris

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Author Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908
Illustrator Condé, J. M.
Illustrator Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928
Illustrator Ver Beck, Frank, 1858-1933
Title Told by Uncle Remus: New Stories of the Old Plantation
Contents The reason why -- Why Mr. Cricket has elbows on his legs -- How Wiley Wolf rode in the bag -- Brother Rabbit's laughing-place -- Brother Rabbit and the chickens -- Little Mister Cricket and the other creatures -- When Brother Rabbit was King -- How old Craney-Crow lost his head -- Brother Fox follows the fashion -- Why the turkey-buzzard is bald-headed -- Brother Deer an' King Sun's daughter -- Brother Rabbit's cradle -- Brother Rabbit and Brother Bull-Frog -- Why Mr. Dog is tame -- Brother Rabbit and the gizzard eater -- Brother Rabbit and Miss Nancy -- The hard-headed woman.
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Summary "Told by Uncle Remus: New Stories of the Old Plantation" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of folklore and tales written in the late 19th century. It features the character Uncle Remus, a wise and whimsical old man who shares stories filled with clever animal characters, notably Brother Rabbit, as he recounts their adventures and life lessons. The stories draw on African American oral traditions, relaying cultural heritage through humorous anecdotes and moral themes. The opening of the narrative introduces Uncle Remus, who reflects on his life and the changes brought about by the new generation, particularly focusing on a fragile little boy who has a penchant for listening to tales. Remus remains endearing and perceptive, noticing the boy's differences from his father while playfully engaging him with light conversation. Their interactions set the stage for storytelling, blending humor and wisdom as Uncle Remus delights in sharing the whimsical escapades of Brother Rabbit and his friends, which are rich in imagination and charm, offering great insight into the values of resilience and cleverness in overcoming challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Animals -- Folklore
Subject Animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Folklore -- United States
Subject Plantation life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject African Americans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject African Americans -- Folklore
Subject Tales -- United States
Subject Remus, Uncle (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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