Harriet Beecher Stowe

In light of accumulating significant debts, Arthur Shelby, a farmer from Kentucky, finds himself on the verge of losing his entire estate.

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In light of accumulating significant debts, Arthur Shelby, a farmer from Kentucky, finds himself on the verge of losing his entire estate. Despite his and his wife's compassionate treatment of their slaves, Shelby is compelled to sell two of them to Mr. Haley, a rugged slave trader, to raise the necessary funds. Uncle Tom's Cabin is a timeless masterpiece that showcases the harsh realities of slavery. Published in 1852, it served as a catalyst for social change, igniting the abolitionist movement and leaving an indelible mark on history. This influential novel, with its emotionally charged narrative, remains an essential read for its powerful storytelling and unwavering commitment to justice.

“What man has nerve to do, man has not nerve to hear.”
 

  • Features a diverse set of characters showcasing their strengths, vulnerabilities, and the complexities of their relationships.
  • Explores profound questions on humanity, compassion, and injustice's consequences.
  • Features themes such as systemic racism, human rights, and the power of activism.
  • A vital read for understanding both historical and contemporary issues.
  • Serves as a powerful tool for advocating social change and highlighting the injustices of the past.

Born on June 14, 1811, in Litchfield, Connecticut, Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe received a traditional academic education at her sister Catherine’s school and studied classics and languages. She moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, when she was twenty-one. In Cincinnati, Stowe met several African Americans who had endured the Cincinnati riots of 1829, which took place between the Irish immigrants and the African Americans. Stowe also read a lot of abolitionist literature. She began writing a story about the evils of slavery based on the literature that she had read and her personal observations. The story was first serialized in Washington, D.C.’s abolitionist newspaper The National Era in 1851-52. It was published in book form in 1852 titled Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly. The novel was a sensation when it came out and is considered to have helped ignite the Civil War. After her husband’s death in 1886, Stowe’s health started deteriorating. She breathed her last on July 1, 1896, aged eighty-five. An American abolitionist and a famous author, Harriet Beecher Stowe continues to remain an important figure in world literature.

ISBN-13

9789358565713

Reading Age

12+

Language

English

Item Weight(gm)

450 g

Dimensions(cm)

22.86 x 3.3 x 15.24 cm

Hardcover

Hardcover

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