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These 34 tales, passed down by an elderly Georgian slave, form a classic compilation of African‑American folk stories. The narratives feature Brer B’ar, Brer Fox, and Brer Rabbit, among other animal characters, and offer a glimpse into plantation life, folklore, and the oral traditions of the South.
First publish date: 1800
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joel Chandler Harris
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