Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Stowe, Harriet Beecher (1811–1896).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century, specifically in the context of America's pre-Civil War tensions surrounding slavery. The book explores the moral implications of slavery, following its impact on both enslaved individuals and their owners, while advocating for the abolition of slavery. The story revolves around Uncle Tom, a devout and dignified enslaved man who is sold from his family and master, Mr. Shelby, to a cruel trader named Legree. As Tom experiences and witnesses the harsh realities of slavery, two parallel narratives emerge: the struggles of Eliza, a mother who escapes with her son Harry to prevent his sale, and the plight of Tom as he faces the brutality of his new master. Throughout their journeys, themes of sacrifice, faith, and the inherent humanity of enslaved people are poignantly illustrated. The book not only highlights the suffering of individuals under an oppressive system but also seeks to evoke empathy and inspire social change among its readers.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition
- Author credits: Stowe, Harriet Beecher (1811–1896)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- African Americans -- Fiction
- Didactic fiction
- Enslaved persons -- Fiction
- Fugitive slaves -- Fiction
- Master and servant -- Fiction
- Plantation life -- Fiction
- Political fiction
- Slavery -- Fiction
- Southern States -- Fiction
- Uncle Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Historical Novels
- Children's Literature
- Slavery
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