Uncle Remus: His Songs and Sayings
New York: Heritage Press, 1957.
The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Moderate shelf handling wear. Lacks slip case. Lovely illustrations through-out by Seong Moy. 9.75 inches tall; 158 pages.
Uncle Remus comprises a rich tapestry of animal tales, songs, and oral traditions sourced from the African American community in the Southern United States. Reflecting didactic themes akin to Aesop's fables and Jean de La Fontaine's narratives, these stories are woven around the endearing figure of Uncle Remus, a benevolent elder and former slave.
Acting as a conduit for these folk tales, Uncle Remus captivates young audiences with his storytelling prowess. The narratives, narrated in Harris's rendition of a Deep South slave dialect, primarily belong to the trickster tale genre. Harris's work garnered acclaim for its authentic portrayal of plantation vernacular at the time of its publication.
Item #18170
Price: $14.95
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