Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings

"Uncle Remus, His Songs and His Sayings" by Joel Chandler Harris is a compilation of stories from the late 1800s, sharing African American folk tales from Southern plantations. It introduces Uncle Remus, an older African American man, who tells fun animal stories to a young white boy, teaching lessons about being smart, having humor, and the strength of the little guy, shown through Brer Rabbit. The beginning shows Uncle Remus telling stories to the boy, showing their close relationship and cultural sharing. The old man's tales feature the witty Brer Rabbit outsmarting other animals like Brer Fox and Miss Cow using funny talk and highlighting themes of trickery and intelligence. These stories are not only for fun but also share important cultural knowledge and history setting the mood for the interesting folklore later in the book.