Title: Uncle Tom's cabin
Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe
ISBN: 0192827871
Location: 1C
Keywords: slavery, abolition, Civil War, Christianity, moral courage, family, freedom, resilience, human rights, oppression, Southern United States, social justice, empathy, historical fiction
Synopsis: Uncle Tom's Cabin is a powerful anti-slavery novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe, published in 1852. The story follows Uncle Tom, a deeply spiritual and compassionate enslaved man, who endures numerous hardships as he is sold from one plantation to another. Tom’s journey exposes the brutal realities of slavery in the American South, highlighting both the cruelty of oppressive slave owners and the kindness of those who oppose the system.
The novel also introduces Eliza, another enslaved character, who makes a desperate escape to save her son from being sold away. Her story, along with Tom's, illuminates the sacrifices and struggles faced by enslaved individuals and their families. Through its vivid portrayals of suffering and resilience, Uncle Tom's Cabin challenged readers in the North to confront the injustices of slavery, playing a significant role in building support for the abolitionist movement.
Stowe’s novel is celebrated for its moral vision and emotional impact, as well as its profound influence on American history. The book’s success and the conversations it sparked made it one of the most important works of American literature, shaping perspectives on human rights and empathy in the years leading up to the Civil War.
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