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Uncle Toms Cabin (version 2)

Uncle Toms Cabin (version 2)

By: Harriet Beecher Stowe
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 Dive into the poignant narrative of Uncle Toms Cabin, a groundbreaking novel that delves into the harrowing experiences of Uncle Tom and those around him. Set against the backdrop of the American South during the tumultuous times leading up to and during the Civil War, this story powerfully illustrates the profound suffering inflicted by slavery. Through the lives of various characters—including slave owners, their families, traders, and the brave individuals involved in the underground railroad—readers witness a stark contrast between ignorance and cruelty on one side, and love, compassion, and sacrifice on the other. Once the best-selling novel of the 19th century, it played a significant role in galvanizing the abolitionist movement. (Summary by Larraine Paquette and Wikipedia)Copyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction
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    Dive into the poignant narrative of Uncle Toms Cabin, a groundbreaking novel that delves into the harrowing experiences of Uncle Tom and those around him. Set against the backdrop of the American South during the tumultuous times leading up to and during the Civil War, this story powerfully illustrates the profound suffering inflicted by slavery. Through the lives of various characters—including slave owners, their families, traders, and the brave individuals involved in the underground railroad—readers witness a stark contrast between ignorance and cruelty on one side, and love, compassion, and sacrifice on the other. Once the best-selling novel of the 19th century, it played a significant role in galvanizing the abolitionist movement. (Summary by Larraine Paquette and Wikipedia)
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