Joel Chandler Harris
Journalist and author of Uncle Remus tales
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Born in 1845, a journalist and author became recognized for writings that preserved Southern folklore through the character Uncle Remus. Working for the Atlanta Constitution, collected and published tales that illustrated the life and culture of African American slaves in the South. The stories featured animals and human characters and conveyed moral lessons while showcasing the dialect and oral traditions. The works became seminal texts in the study of folklore and were influential in American literature. Harris also contributed essays and articles reflecting on Southern life and Reconstruction.
Authored Uncle Remus stories
Worked at the Atlanta Constitution
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