Uncle Remus

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The book explores the life of Joel Chandler Harris, an influential figure born in Georgia as the illegitimate son of Mary Harris. Starting as an apprentice printer at just 13, he later contributed to various Southern newspapers, notably the Atlanta Constitution for 24 years. Through his work, Harris skillfully employed folklore, fiction, and dialect to portray the experiences of both black and white Georgians during the periods of slavery and Reconstruction, highlighting the complexities of Southern life and culture.