A landmark anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom’s Cabin tells the story of enslaved man Tom and the brutal realities of slavery in 19th-century America. With vivid characters and emotional power, it galvanized abolitionist movements and shaped public opinion like no other book of its time. Though controversial for its portrayals today, it remains a pivotal work in American literature and history, sparking empathy and national debate.
About Harriet Beecher Stowe
An American abolitionist and author, best known for her influential anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Published in 1852, the novel vividly depicted the brutality of slavery, profoundly impacting public opinion and fueling the abolitionist movement. Stowe's powerful narrative and moral conviction played a significant role in the social and political discourse leading up to the American Civil War, making her a pivotal figure in American literary and social history.
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