The Tar-Baby, and Other Rhymes of Uncle Remus
Publication: 1904
Although considered two of the most iconic figures in American literature, Tar Baby and Uncle Remus are also two of the most controversial. These characters originate in African American folklore, documented by Joel Chandler Harris in the post-Civil War Era. While controversial, these stories are a vital part of early American culture.
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The Tar-Baby, and Other Rhymes of Uncle Remus
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Date
Publication: 1904
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Description
Although considered two of the most iconic figures in American literature, Tar Baby and Uncle Remus are also two of the most controversial. These characters originate in African American folklore, documented by Joel Chandler Harris in the post-Civil War Era. While controversial, these stories are a vital part of early American culture.
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Public Domain
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Children's books
Source
Southern Civilization Collection, PS1807 .T3 1904
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Citation
“The Tar-Baby, and Other Rhymes of Uncle Remus,” Gallery, accessed July 4, 2022, https://gallery.library.vanderbilt.edu/items/show/912.