Publisher's Synopsis
The Life of Joel Chandler Harris: From Obscurity in Boyhood to Fame in Early Manhood is a biographical book written by Robert Lemuel Wiggins. The book tells the story of Joel Chandler Harris, a renowned American journalist, fiction writer, and folklorist who is best known for his Uncle Remus stories. The book covers Harris's life from his humble beginnings as an orphaned child in rural Georgia to his rise to fame as a writer and journalist in Atlanta during the late 19th century.The book provides a detailed account of Harris's childhood, including his experiences as a slave on a plantation and his eventual adoption by a wealthy white family. It also explores his early career as a journalist and his work as an editor for several prominent newspapers in Georgia.Throughout the book, Wiggins delves into Harris's personal life, including his relationships with his family, friends, and colleagues. He also examines Harris's views on race and the impact that his work had on the portrayal of African American culture in American literature.Overall, The Life of Joel Chandler Harris offers a fascinating look at the life and legacy of one of America's most celebrated writers. Through Wiggins's meticulous research and engaging writing style, readers are transported back in time to witness the struggles and triumphs of a man who helped shape American literature and culture.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.
