Told by Uncle Remus: New Stories of the Old Plantation

"Told by Uncle Remus: New Stories of the Old Plantation" by Joel Chandler Harris is a compilation of entertaining narratives set in the old plantation South, where Uncle Remus, a perceptive elderly man, shares amusing fables and moral lessons via animal characters, most notably Brother Rabbit. Influenced by African American oral traditions, the story centers on the interactions between Uncle Remus and a young boy, marking the passage of time and changes in their world. Uncle Remus notices the boy's gentle nature and love of stories, and he sets about captivating him with the adventures of Brother Rabbit and his companions, which reflect virtues of resilience and wit that help triumph over hardship. The stories are told in an imaginative and charming style, and showcase Uncle Remus' skill in both amusing and teaching his young audience.