Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit by Joel Chandler Harris
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| Author | Harris, Joel Chandler, 1848-1908 |
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| Title | Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Uncle Remus and Brer Rabbit" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of folk tales written during the late 19th century. The book features storytelling framed by the character of Uncle Remus, an old African American man who recounts tales about Brer Rabbit and his adventures, reflections of Southern American folklore. The stories convey important moral lessons through the clever antics of Brer Rabbit and his interactions with other characters. The narratives revolve around Brer Rabbit, a trickster figure who often employs cunning and wit to outsmart larger and stronger animals like Brer Fox, Brer Bear, and Brer Wolf. Each story presents a different escapade, such as Brer Rabbit tricking Brer Fox into thinking he's obtained a horse, or his racing against Cousin Rain. Themes of resilience, intelligence, and the subversion of authority permeate the tales, as Brer Rabbit consistently finds ways to navigate challenges presented by his adversaries while offering humor and entertainment. The tales not only illuminate the character traits of the animals but also serve as cultural reflections of the time, addressing themes of community, cleverness, and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Animals -- Fiction |
| Subject | Georgia -- Social life and customs -- Fiction |
| Subject | Plantation life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Remus, Uncle (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | African American men -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 22282 |
| Release Date | Aug 9, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 684 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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