Daddy Jake the Runaway, and Short Stories Told after Dark

Daddy Jake the Runaway, written by Joel Chandler Harris in the late 19th century, is a collection of short stories centered around Daddy Jake, an elderly servant on a plantation during the American Civil War. The stories explore themes of loyalty and trust through the experiences of children Lucien and Lillian as they interact with Daddy Jake. This work is notable for its portrayal of plantation life and the complexities of relationships in that era, making it an important piece of American children's literature.