Joel Chandler Harris

The happiest, the most vivid, and certainly the most critical period of a man's life is combined in the years that stretch between sixteen and twenty-two. His responsibilities do not sit heavily on him, he has hardly begun to realize them, and yet he has begun to see and feel, to observe and absorb; he is for once and for the last time an interested, and yet an irresponsible, spectator of the passing show. This period I had passed very pleasantly,...

"The Classic Collection of Children's Rabbit Books" is a delightful anthology comprising 50 beloved fairy tales featuring enchanting rabbit characters. Illustrated with charming artwork, this collection includes timeless favorites such as "Uncle Remus," which showcases the adventures and wisdom of Brer Rabbit in the American South. In "The Tale of Peter Rabbit," readers are introduced to the mischievous yet endearing Peter Rabbit as he explores Mr....

Uncle Remus' stories feature a trickster hero called Br'er Rabbit ("Brother" Rabbit), who uses his wits to slide out of trouble and gain the advantage over the slower witted other animals, many of whom are trying to eat him. Br'er Rabbit stories were mostly collected directly from the afro-american oral story-telling tradition and are said to be a direct interpretation of Yoruba tales of Hare. This book contains 11 unique stories and was the last...

"Uncle Remus: His Songs and His Sayings" by Joel Chandler Harris is a timeless collection of African American folktales that resonate with the charm and wisdom of the Deep South's oral tradition. Published in 1881, these tales are framed through the character of Uncle Remus, a wise and kindly old freedman who shares stories with children. Harris's work captures the essence of plantation life and the rich oral history passed down through generations....

A retelling of the Afro-American tales about the adventures and misadventures of Brer Rabbit and his friends and enemies.

Rhymed versions of "Brer Rabbit and the Tar Baby, " "Winnianimus Grass, " and "Hello House, " first collected by J.C. Harris.