Uncle Tom's Cabin: Book Guide, Author and Facts
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
This unforgettable novel tells the story of Tom, a devoutly Christian slave who chooses not to escape bondage for fear of embarrassing his master. However, he is soon sold to a slave trader and sent down the Mississippi, where he must endure brutal treatment. This is a powerful tale of the extreme cruelties of slavery, as well as the price of loyalty and morality. When first published, it helped to solidify the anti-slavery sentiments of the North, and it remains today as the book that helped move a nation to civil war.
Quick facts about Uncle Tom's Cabin
- Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin
- Author: Harriet Beecher Stowe
- First published: 1850
- Genre: master and servant, slavery, plantation life
- OpenLibrary ID: OL152161W
Where to read Uncle Tom's Cabin
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin about?
This unforgettable novel tells the story of Tom, a devoutly Christian slave who chooses not to escape bondage for fear of embarrassing his master.
Who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe.
When was Uncle Tom's Cabin published?
Uncle Tom's Cabin was first published in 1850.
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