Uncle Remus Tales have been around for many years. They have always reminded me of an Appalachian version of Aesop's Fables. They are fun stories for readers of all ages and teach moral lessons. Most characters in the tales are anthropomorphized animals who take on personality traits and characteristics of southern stereotypes. However, there are a few human characters who must interact with the animal characters. Like many other traditional stories, the line between what is human and what is animal is often blurred.
