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In "Nights With Uncle Remus," readers are transported to the Old South, where they join a young boy named the Little Boy on his visits to Uncle Remus, a wise and elderly African American storyteller. Uncle Remus regales the Little Boy with a series of folktales featuring animal characters such as Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox, and Br'er Bear. Through these tales, Uncle Remus imparts timeless wisdom and moral lessons while entertaining his young audience with humor and adventure.The stories in "Nights With Uncle Remus" draw heavily from African American oral traditions, particularly those of the Gullah people of the Georgia Sea Islands. They reflect themes of trickery, resourcefulness, and the triumph of the underdog, as well as deeper insights into the human condition and social dynamics of the time.While Harris's use of dialect and portrayal of African American characters has been a subject of controversy and criticism, "Nights With Uncle Remus" remains a significant work in American literature for its preservation and popularization of African American folklore. It continues to be studied and enjoyed for its rich storytelling and cultural significance.