“Tales from Uncle Remus” is a collection of traditional African American folktales, compiled and retold by Joel Chandler Harris. First published in the late 19th century, the book features the character of Uncle Remus, an elderly African American storyteller, who shares these engaging tales with a young boy named Johnny.
The stories are primarily animal fables and trickster tales featuring characters like Br’er Rabbit, Br’er Fox, and Br’er Bear. Through these humorous and clever narratives, Uncle Remus imparts valuable life lessons and moral teachings to Johnny, often using the antics of these animal characters to illustrate important principles. The book is celebrated for preserving and popularizing these folklore traditions and remains a classic in American literature.
Beautifully illustrated by Milo Winter with 12 full-page color plates in a rare dust jacket.
