Publisher's Synopsis
Sister Jane: Her Friends and Acquaintances is a collection of short stories written by Joel Chandler Harris. The book revolves around Sister Jane, a wise old woman who is loved and respected by everyone in her community. Through her interactions with various characters, the book explores themes of race, class, and morality.The stories in the book are set in the American South during the late 1800s and early 1900s. They feature a diverse cast of characters, including African Americans, poor whites, and wealthy plantation owners. Despite their differences, they all share a deep respect for Sister Jane, who serves as a moral compass and mediator in their lives.The book is written in Harris's signature dialect style, which captures the unique voices and rhythms of Southern speech. It is both humorous and poignant, offering a window into a bygone era and a way of life that has long since disappeared.Overall, Sister Jane: Her Friends and Acquaintances is a charming and insightful collection of stories that celebrates the power of community and the wisdom of age. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Southern literature, African American history, or the human experience in general.1896. A Narrative of Certain Events and Episodes Transcribed from the Papers of the Late William Wornum. American author and journalist, Harris is famous, or infamous as the case may be, for his humorous adaptations of black folk legends in the Uncle Remus Stories. The Uncle Remus folktales, told by a Negro to a little boy, feature a variety of animals with the rabbit as hero and the fox next in importance, and often stress the importance of brains over brawn. Harris fell out of favor with black critics and scholars in the '60s due to what they consider is arguably the worst kind of racist stereotyping-the depiction of ex-slaves identifying with the plantation system of the Old South. But in recent years these same critics are beginning to believe that Harris might have saved an important legacy. Harris also wrote six children's books, all set on a Georgia plantation, and several novelettes and novels-most importantly, Sister Jane: Her Friends and Acquaintances, a novel that depicts antebellum Georgia. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
