Uncle Tom's Cabin

Uncle Tom's Cabin: A Tale of Life Among the Lowly is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and first published in 1852. The book tells the story of Tom, a slave who is sold to different owners and experiences the cruelty and injustice of slavery. The novel also follows the lives of other slaves and their masters, highlighting the inhumane treatment and dehumanization of African Americans during the time of slavery in the United States.The book is known for its powerful portrayal of the horrors of slavery and its impact on individuals and families. It played a significant role in the abolitionist movement and is credited with helping to change public opinion on slavery in the United States.Uncle Tom's Cabin is divided into several parts, each focusing on a different aspect of slavery. The novel is narrated from multiple perspectives, including that of Tom, his fellow slaves, and their masters. Through these different viewpoints, the book explores the complexity of slavery and its impact on both slaves and slave owners.The novel is also notable for its use of sentimentalism, a literary style that emphasizes emotional appeal and moral values. This style was popular in the mid-19th century and helped to make the book accessible to a wider audience.Overall, Uncle Tom's Cabin is a powerful and influential novel that continues to be read and studied today. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of oppression and a reminder of the importance of fighting for justice and equality.1852. Illustrated. Uncle Tom, Topsy, Sambo, Simon Legree, little Eva are characters in Harriet Beecher Stowe's remarkable novel of the pre-Civil War South. Uncle Tom's Cabin was revolutionary for its passionate indictment of slavery and for its presentation of Tom, a man of humanity, as the first black hero in American fiction. Labeled racist and condescending by some contemporary critics, it remains a shocking, controversial, and powerful work; exposing the attitudes of white nineteenth-century society toward the peculiar institution and documenting, in heartrending detail, the tragic breakup of black Kentucky families sold down the river. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.