Joel Chandler Harris, Folklorist
| Author | : Stella Brewer Brookes |
| Publisher | : University of Georgia Press |
| Total Pages | : 202 |
| Release | : 2009-05-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780820334370 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0820334375 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (375 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Joel Chandler Harris, Folklorist by : Stella Brewer Brookes
Download or read book Joel Chandler Harris, Folklorist written by Stella Brewer Brookes and published by University of Georgia Press. This book was released on 2009-05-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stella Brewer Brookes's study of the life and work of Joel Chandler Harris was published in 1950. Brookes examines how Harris drew on his extensive knowledge of African American folklore and culture to create the characters in his work. Brookes classifies the Uncle Remus books under seven major categories: trickster tales, other "creeturs," myths, supernatural tales, proverbs, dialect, and songs.