The Life And Letters Of Joel Chandler Harris (1919)

by Julia F. Collier-Harris, Katherine H Wootten, Katherine H. Wootten, et al.

Book Overview

The Life and Letters of Joel Chandler Harris is a biographical work written by Julia Collier Harris in 1919. The book details the life of Joel Chandler Harris, an American journalist, fiction writer, and folklorist who is best known for his Uncle Remus stories. The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides a comprehensive biography of Harris, chronicling his childhood, education, career as a journalist, and his work as a writer. The second part of the book consists of a collection of Harris's personal letters, which offer insights into his personal life, his relationships with friends and family, and his thoughts on various social and political issues of the time.Throughout the book, Julia Collier Harris portrays Joel Chandler Harris as a complex and multifaceted individual whose life and work were shaped by a variety of factors, including his upbringing in the rural South, his experiences as a journalist during the Civil War, and his deep interest in folklore and mythology. Overall, The Life and Letters of Joel Chandler Harris provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of America's most beloved storytellers, shedding light on both his creative genius and his personal struggles.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163956473
• ISBN13: 9781163956472
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 694 Pages
• Weight: 2.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"