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Working at a plantation in his youth, Joel Chandler Harris found that much of his shyness disappeared in the slave QTLYters, and his background as the illegitimate son of an Irish immigrant helped fuse a close bond with the slaves. The language of his new friends and the African-American animal tales they shared later became the inspiration for Joel’s beloved Uncle Remus stories.

"Nights with Uncle Remus" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of 71 Afro-American tales, featuring the cunning fox and the more cunning rabbit. "Nights with Uncle Remus" is a storybook dearly loved by children. Besides that, it is an important contribution to the study of Afro-American folklore, and through many years of popularity it has carried a long and learned Introduction, of great interest to students but rather forbidding in aspect to youthful readers.

Uncle Remus, that genial old storyteller, knows how to spin these wonderful tales about the 'critters' that the little 6-year-old boy (and many of us adults!) love to listen to. Yet the Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and the others sound a lot like the people all around us. They tell stories about personalities and faults and virtues in a way that is unique to Uncle Remus. As the shadows grow longer outside, draw up a rocking chair next to the little boy, settle back and listen to the wise old man tell the story of when Brer Rabbit gets tangled up with the Tar Baby and almost ends up as rabbit stew.

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...

This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from southern black Americans. Many of the stories are didactic, much like those of Aesop's Fables and Jean de La Fontaine's stories. Uncle Remus is a freedman who serves as a story-telling device, passing on the folktales like the traditional African griot to children gathered around him. Award-winning audiobook narrator and producer Mike Vendetti portrays the kindly old gentleman telling the story.

In Uncle Remus Returns, the beloved storyteller shares a collection of 11 enchanting tales with the son of the original little boy who is visiting his grandmother on the plantation. As always, Uncle Remus delights listeners with his humorous and insightful observations on human nature, weaving rich narratives that resonate with wisdom and wit. These captivating stories, originally published in the Uncle Remus magazine from 1905 and 1906, have been thoughtfully compiled into this delightful book by the author. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

Glenn Hascall does a marvelous job of narrating Joel Chandler Harris' tale of Brer Fox's attempt to capture Brer Rabbit. The fox is cunning, but the rabbit is cleaver and a bit devious.

Join the little boy who adores Uncle Remus and his enchanting tales, as the storytelling sessions attract an eclectic mix of listeners. Daddy Jack, an old Africa man visiting from the countryside; Sis Tempy, the formidable chief of the mansions servants; and the charming young servant-girl, Tildy, all find their way to Uncle Remus humble cabin whenever they can, eager to gather around the hearth and be captivated by his remarkable stories of clever animals like Brer Rabbit and Brer Fox. As the visitors take turns sharing their own versions of the tales, it becomes clear that storytelling is a ...

This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit, by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from Southern black Americans.

This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from southern black Americans. Many of the stories are didactic, much like Aesop's fables and Jean de La Fontaine's stories. Uncle Remus is a freedman who serves as a storytelling device, passing on the folktales like the traditional African griot to children gathered around him. Award-winning audiobook narrator and producer Mike Vendetti portrays the kindly old gentleman telling the story.

This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from southern black Americans. Many of the stories are didactic, much like those of Aesop's Fables and Jean de La Fontaine's stories. Uncle Remus is a freedman who serves as a story-telling device, passing on the folktales like the traditional African griot to children gathered around him. Award-winning audiobook narrator and producer Mike Vendetti portrays the kindly old gentleman telling the story.

This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from southern black Americans. Many of the stories are didactic, much like those of Aesop's Fables and Jean de La Fontaine's stories. Uncle Remus is a freedman who serves as a story-telling device, passing on the folktales like the traditional African griot to children gathered around him. Award-winning audiobook narrator and producer Mike Vendetti portrays the kindly old gentleman telling the story.

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This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit, by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from Southern black Americans.

Dive into the whimsical world of Uncle Remus with Tar Baby and Other Rhymes, featuring 26 delightful tales transformed into verse and song. This captivating collection, published in 1904, brings to life a range of humorous stories, from the timeless tale of Adam and Eve (De Appile Tree) to the playful antics of Brer Rabbits Gigglin Place. Youll also discover authentic Camp Meeting Songs and a lively Corn Shuckin Song, making this a unique treasure for all ages. (Summary by Phil Chenevert)

Retold by Marion Palmer from the original Uncle Remus stories by Joel Chandler Harris. This audiobook is adapted from the characters and backgrounds created for the Walt Disney motion picture Song of the South and other Walt Disney adaptations of the original Uncle Remus stories. Stories include "Who Was Uncle Remus?"; "De Tar-Baby"; "Brer Terrapin's Tug-of-War"; and many more. Please note: This audiobook is in Russian.

This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from southern black Americans. Many of the stories are didactic, much like those of Aesop's Fables and Jean de La Fontaine's stories. Uncle Remus is a freedman who serves as a story-telling device, passing on the folktales like the traditional African griot to children gathered around him. Award-winning audiobook narrator and producer Mike Vendetti portrays the kindly old gentleman telling the story.

This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from southern black Americans. Many of the stories are didactic, much like those of Aesop's Fables and Jean de La Fontaine's stories. Uncle Remus is a freedman who serves as a story-telling device, passing on the folktales like the traditional African griot to children gathered around him. Award-winning audiobook narrator and producer Mike Vendetti portrays the kindly old gentleman telling the story.

This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from southern black Americans. Many of the stories are didactic, much like those of Aesop's Fables and Jean de La Fontaine's stories. Uncle Remus is a freedman who serves as a story-telling device, passing on the folktales like the traditional African griot to children gathered around him. Award-winning audiobook narrator and producer Mike Vendetti portrays the kindly old gentleman telling the story.

This short story is taken from Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit, by Joel Chandler Harris. Uncle Remus is a collection of animal stories, songs, and oral folklore collected from Southern black Americans.