Uncle Tom's Cabin

ISBN-13: 9788028379735 / Angielski / Miękka / 288 str.

Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Harriet Beecher Stowe's novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' is a poignant and powerful exploration of the brutal realities of slavery in the American South. Written in a sentimental and melodramatic style, the novel highlights the inhumanity of slavery through the story of Uncle Tom, a kind and devout Christian slave who endures great suffering at the hands of his cruel master. The novel's vivid descriptions and emotional intensity ignited a firestorm of controversy upon its publication in 1852, making it a seminal work in the abolitionist movement. Stowe's use of sentimentality and moral persuasion was a radical departure from previous anti-slavery literature, effectively shaping public opinion on the issue. 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' remains a classic work of American literature, offering valuable insight into the social and moral conditions of the antebellum South.