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The story of Aaron (so named) the son of Ben Ali

    The story of Aaron (so named) the son of Ben Ali is a mythic fiction and adventure fiction novel by Joel Chandler Harris.

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    "The Story of Aaron (so named) the son of Ben Ali: Told by his friends and acquaintances" by Joel Chandler Harris is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The book introduces Aaron, the son of Ben Ali, a unique character with the remarkable ability to understand the language of animals, which draws various curious children from the nearby plantation into his world. Set against the backdrop of a plantation in Middle Georgia, it explores themes of childhood curiosity, folklore, and the intricacies of life during the time of slavery. At the start of the book, we meet Buster John, Sweetest Susan, and Drusilla, three children living on a plantation who embark on a journey to find Aaron after hearing tales about his ability to communicate with animals. The children, curious and adventurous, are fascinated by the idea of meeting Aaron, who is depicted as a man of mystery and authority among the other enslaved people on the plantation. The narrative reveals their quest to learn from Aaron and interact with the animals, setting the stage for an enchanting blend of realism and magic in the Southern landscape they inhabit.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Fantasy fiction
    • Animals, Juvenile fiction
    • Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Adventure stories
    • Friendship, Juvenile fiction
    • Voyages and travels, Juvenile fiction
    • Youth, Conduct of life, Juvenile fiction
    • Soldiers, Juvenile fiction
    • Plantation life, Juvenile fiction
    • African Americans, Juvenile fiction
    • Enslaved persons, Juvenile fiction
    • Storytelling, Juvenile fiction

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    Who wrote The story of Aaron (so named) the son of Ben Ali?

    The story of Aaron (so named) the son of Ben Ali was written by Joel Chandler Harris.

    What genre is The story of Aaron (so named) the son of Ben Ali?

    It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction, Adventure, Classic Fantasy and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The story of Aaron (so named) the son of Ben Ali?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The World's Desire, Wisdom's Daughter and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking Glass.

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