Harriet Beecher Stowe: Biography, Facts and Career
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Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (; June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896) was an American author and abolitionist. She came from the religious Beecher family and wrote a popular novel called Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans. The book reached an audience of millions as a novel and play and was influential in the United States and in Great Britain, energizing anti-slavery forces in the American North, while provoking widespread anger in the South. Stowe wrote more than 30 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential both for her writings and for her public stances and debates on social issues of the day.
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- Full name: Harriet Beecher Stowe
- Born: 1811-06-14
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Author
- Wikidata ID: Q102513
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Who is Harriet Beecher Stowe?
Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (; June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896) was an American author and abolitionist.
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Harriet Beecher Stowe was born on 1811-06-14.
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