Daddy Jake the Runaway, and Short Stories Told after Dark: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Daddy Jake the Runaway, and Short Stories Told after Dark: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Daddy Jake the Runaway, and Short Stories Told after Dark is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Harris, Joel Chandler (1848–1908).
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"Daddy Jake the Runaway" by Joel Chandler Harris is a collection of short stories written in the late 19th century. The primary tale introduces Daddy Jake, an elderly, trusted servant on the Gaston plantation during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War. The narrative explores themes of loyalty, trust, and the complexities of relationships on the plantation, particularly through the eyes of the children Lucien and Lillian, who seek out Daddy Jake after he runs away. The opening of the book sets the stage with the sudden disappearance of Daddy Jake, who is fondly known to the plantation children. After a quarrel with the newly appointed overseer, he strikes back in self-defense and decides to flee into the woods, fearing severe repercussions under the law. As the plantation family grapples with his absence, Lucien and Lillian embark on their own adventure to find him, using a boat to drift down the river in search of their beloved Daddy Jake. Their innocent determination contrasts sharply with the adult anxieties surrounding the social and legal implications of a runaway slave during a time of war. The story unfolds with a mix of humor and heartfelt moments, painting a rich tapestry of plantation life and the bonds among its characters.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Daddy Jake the Runaway, and Short Stories Told after Dark
- Author credits: Harris, Joel Chandler (1848–1908)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- African Americans -- Juvenile fiction
- Animals -- Juvenile fiction
- Children's stories
- Folk tales
- Fugitive slaves -- Juvenile fiction
- Plantation life -- Juvenile fiction
- Slavery -- Juvenile fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Historical Novels
- Category: Short Stories
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