” I dreamed all about Brother Fox and Brother Rabbit last night, Uncle Remus,” exclaimed the little boy when the old man came in after supper and took his seat by the side of the trundle-bed; “I dreamed that Brother…
Nights With Uncle Remus
1883 · Joel Chandler Harris · 71 works in collection
Myths and Legends of the Old Plantation
Meet Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox, Brer Terrapin, and a cast of unforgettable characters in this classic collection of witty, adventurous, and timeless folk tales.
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The next time the little boy visited Uncle Remus he persuaded ‘Tildy to go with him. Daddy Jack was in his usual place, dozing and talking to himself, while Uncle Remus oiled the carriage-harness. After a while Aunt Tempy came…
Usually, the little boy, who regarded himself as Uncle Remus’s partner, was not at all pleased when he found the old man entertaining, in his simple way, any of his colored friends; but he was secretly delighted when he called…
The little boy observed that Aunt Tempy was very much interested in Daddy Jack’s story. She made no remarks while the old African was telling it, but she was busily engaged in measuring imaginary quilt patterns on her apron with…
The next time the little boy called on Uncle Remus a bright fire was blazing on the hearth. He could see the light shining under the door before he went into the cabin, and he knew by that sign that…
” I wonder where Daddy Jack is,” said the little boy, one night after he had been waiting for some time for Uncle Remus to get leisure to tell him a story.
Uncle Remus, who was delightfully human in his…
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When Uncle Remus began his story of Billy Malone and Miss Janey, Daddy Jack sat perfectly quiet. His eyes were shut, and he seemed to be dozing; but, as the story proceeded, he grew more and more restless. Several times…
Aunty Tempy did not attempt to conceal the pleasure which Uncle Remus’s praise gave her. She laughed somewhat shyly, and said:
“Bless you, Brer Remus! I des bin a-settin’ yer l’arnin’. ‘Sides dat, Chris’mus aint fur off un I ‘speck…
There was a pause after the story of old Miss Goose. The culmination was hardly sensational enough to win the hearty applause of the little boy, and this fact appeared to have a depressing influence upon Uncle Remus. As he…
” That must have been a mighty funny song,” said the little boy.
“Fun one time aint fun ‘n’er time; some folks fines fun whar yuther folks fines trouble. Pig may laugh w’en he see de rock a-heatin’, but dey…
The next night the little boy had been thoughtful enough to save some of his supper for Uncle Remus, and to this “Miss Sally” had added, on her own account, a large piece of fruit-cake. The old man appeared to…
The next time the little boy had an opportunity to visit Uncle Remus the old man was alone, but he appeared to be in good spirits. He was cobbling away upon what the youngster recognized as ‘Tildy’s Sunday shoes, and…
Notwithstanding Brother Rabbit’s success with the drum, the little boy was still inclined to refer to Mr. Benjamin Ram and his fiddle; but Uncle Remus was not, by any means, willing that such an ancient vagabond as Mr. Ram should…
The little boy wanted Uncle Remus to sing some more; but before the old man could either consent or refuse, the notes of a horn were heard in the distance. Uncle Remus lifted his hand to command silence, and bent…
The little boy was very glad, one night shortly after he had heard about Daddy Jack’s ghosts and witches and ‘Tildy’s “ha’nts,” to find Uncle Remus alone in his cabin. The child liked to have his venerable partner all to…
” Uncle Remus,” said the little boy, after a pause, “where did Brother Rabbit go when he got out of the hollow tree?”
“Well, sir,” exclaimed Uncle Remus, “you aint gwine ter b’leeve me, skacely, but dat owdashus creetur aint…
” What did Brother Rabbit do after that?” the little boy asked presently.
“Now, den, you don’t wanter push ole Brer Rabbit too close,” replied Uncle Remus significantly. “He mighty tender-footed creetur, en de mo’ w’at you push ‘im, de…
The next night Daddy Jack was still away when the little boy went to see Uncle Remus, and the child asked about him.
“Bless yo’ soul, honey! don’t ax me ’bout Brer Jack. He look lak he mighty ole en…
Nights with Uncle Remus (1883) is a celebrated collection of 71 classic folk tales by Joel Chandler Harris. Set against the backdrop of the American South and framed as nighttime stories told by Uncle Remus to a young boy, this volume brings to life the legendary adventures of Brer Rabbit and his animal rivals.
Rich in humor, clever tricks, and narrow escapes, these stories rooted in African American oral traditions offer a fascinating look at classic folklore.
Note for modern readers: This edition preserves the original nineteenth-century dialect and historical storytelling style. As a product of its time, it contains language and cultural depictions that reflect the attitudes and conventions of the 1880s.