Uncle Tom's Cabin
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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More than a landmark of American literature, Uncle Tom's Cabin makes a powerful anti-slavery statement about the inhumanity of the "peculiar institution." Throughout Stowe's sentimental tale, moving scenes of cruelty and compassion illustrate the truth that slavery is an evil for all people, regardless of color or class. A best-seller and pop culture sensation since it first appeared in 1852, this work has also faced criticism due to Stowe's controversial portrayal of African-American characters. As an essential piece of American history, this novel is not to be missed.
About the Author
It was her first novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, that established Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) as an American figurehead. An educator and fervent abolitionist, Stowe achieved worldwide attention for the anti-slavery movement through her unique ability to appeal to the sentiments and compassion of readers worldwide. Although none of her subsequent works could reach the level of fame that Uncle Tom's Cabin enjoyed, Stowe went on to publish several other novels, among them Old Town Folks, Palmetto Leaves, and The Poor Life, all notable for their carefully observed scenes of small-town life.
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Late in the afternoon of a chilly day in February, two gentlemen were sitting alone over their wine, in a well-furnished dining parlor, in the town of P----, in Kentucky. There were no servants present, and the gentlemen, with chairs closely approaching, seemed to be discussing some subject with ...
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