Book description
A classic book compiling the complete tales from eight books, with the original illustrations.
It’s been more than a hundred years since the publication of the first Uncle Remus book, and it was in 1955 that all of the delightful and inimitable tales of Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Bear,…
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1 author picked The Complete Tales of Uncle Remus as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This recommendation might be construed by some as dated and possibly insensitive, but the wisdom of the trickster derived from African folktales in the Antebellum Deep South are worth consideration. The story of the Tar Baby is ubiquitous, and teaches to respect brains over brawn…“What ever you do, don’t throw me in the briar patch!”
From Alex's list on parables that teach us valuable lessons.
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