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This 1957 Heritage Press edition of Uncle Remus: His Songs and Sayings by Joel Chandler Harris features a collection of traditional animal stories told in Southern dialect. The tales, including well-known characters like Brer Rabbit, were based on African-American oral storytelling traditions. This edition includes Marc Connelly's foreword and Seong Moy's woodcut illustrations.
The stories are written in dialect, as originally told, and include an introduction on the background of Uncle Remus and Harris’s work. The book reflects the storytelling style and language of the time and is presented as originally published.
Joel Chandler Harris was a 19th-century American journalist and author, best known for preserving African-American folklore through the voice of Uncle Remus. His work documents traditional storytelling passed down during the 19th century.
This edition is well-suited for readers interested in folklore, American literature, and the preservation of oral traditions. The original dialect and illustrations provide historical context and are ideal for those collecting mid-century Heritage Press editions or studying Southern literature.
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