Publisher's Synopsis
Uncle Tom's Cabin is a novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1852. It is a powerful and emotional portrayal of the harsh realities of slavery in the United States during the 19th century. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the titular character Uncle Tom, a slave who is sold to a cruel plantation owner in Louisiana. Along with Tom, the novel also focuses on the lives of other slaves, such as Eliza and her son Harry, who escape from their owner in Kentucky and make their way to freedom in Canada.The novel also explores the lives of white characters, such as the kindly and compassionate abolitionist Eva St. Clare, and the cruel and heartless slave owner Simon Legree. Through these characters, Stowe highlights the stark contrast between the morality of those who support slavery and those who oppose it.Uncle Tom's Cabin was a groundbreaking novel that had a significant impact on American society. It helped to raise awareness about the horrors of slavery and contributed to the growing anti-slavery movement in the United States. The book has been translated into numerous languages and has been adapted into plays, films, and other forms of media. It remains a classic of American literature and a vital piece of the country's history.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.
