Joel Chandler Harris

Biography

Joel Chandler Harris (1848–1908) earned lasting acclaim as a journalist and author whose Uncle Remus stories drew from the oral traditions he heard in the South, preserving those narratives for future generations while highlighting the wit and resilience of their storytellers.

Harris balanced his literary pursuits with thoughtful journalism, and his friends continue to honor him at Westview Cemetery for the humane perspective he brought to the issues of his day.