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The Tales of Uncle Remus A Southern Legacy

The Tales of Uncle Remus A Southern Legacy

De: Joel Chandler Harris
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Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)Copyright Animals & Nature Ciencia Ciencias Sociales Mundial
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  • 038 - 3 - De Big Bethel Church Time goes by Turns

    038 - 3 - De Big Bethel Church Time goes by Turns
    Feb 16 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    4 m
  • 037 - 2 - The Plough-hands Song Christmas Play-Song Plantation Play-Song A Plantation Chant A Plantation S

    037 - 2 - The Plough-hands Song Christmas Play-Song Plantation Play-Song A Plantation Chant A Plantation S
    Feb 15 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    10 m
  • 036 - 1 - Revival Hymn Camp-Meeting Song Corn-Shucking Song

    036 - 1 - Revival Hymn Camp-Meeting Song Corn-Shucking Song
    Feb 14 2026
    Many readers will recognize Uncle Remus’ beloved animal characters, like Br’er Rabbit and Br’er Fox, along with the enchanting tales that surround them. The term tar baby, which signifies a particularly sticky situation, has even made its way into everyday language. Even those unfamiliar with these stories likely know not to toss a rabbit into a briar patch, thanks to Walt Disney’s groundbreaking film Song of the South, inspired by Uncle Remus tales. Joel Chandler Harris, a Georgia newsman, grew up immersed in the folktales of the local Black community and later shared these stories in the Atlanta Constitution. The narratives featuring Uncle Remus, an old Black man striving to survive in the post-Civil War South, became immensely popular. Harriss innovative spelling captures the essence of Black dialect, making his work both unique and impactful. While some aspects of the book may not align with todays standards of political correctness, it offers a heartfelt glimpse into plantation life after the war. Uncle Remus himself is portrayed as a warm, humorous figure, and the tales that follow provide a rich historical tapestry that remains relevant. (Summary by Mark)
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    9 m
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