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A bestselling novel widely credited with helping fuel the
abolitionist movement that precipitated the Civil War, Uncle Tom's
Cabin aimed at the heart of white, Christian America with its
sensational depiction of fugitive slaves and their struggle for
freedom. Edited by Susan M. Ryan, the Norton Library edition
features the text of the 1852 book version and an introduction that
discusses the work's historical and religious contexts, its
influence and political efficacy, the limits of white allyship, and
what it means to read this novel-with all its conflicts and
controversies-today.
HarperCollins is proud to present its range of best-loved,
essential classics. 'One thing is certain, - that there is a
mustering among the masses, the world over; and there is a dis irae
coming on, sooner or later.' Viewed by many as fuelling the
abolitionist movement of the 1850s and laying the groundwork for
the Civil War, Harriet Beecher Stowe's sentimental and moral tale
of slaves attempting to secure their freedom was one of the most
popular books of the nineteenth century. Centred round the
long-suffering Uncle Tom, a devout Christian slave who endures
cruelty and abuse from his owners, Tom is often celebrated as the
first black hero in American fiction who refuses to obey his white
masters. With other strong protagonists such as Eliza, a courageous
slave who flees to the North with her son when she learns that he
is to be sold, Beecher Stowe highlighted the plight of southern
slaves and the breaking up of black families. Not without its
controversy, more recent criticism has suggested that the novel
contributed negatively to the stereotyping of the black community.
Uncle Tom's Cabin may well have excited more controversy than any
other work of fiction in American history. Welcomed by many
abolitionists and met with indignation by supporters of slavery, it
gave crucial impetus to the antislavery movement, and its
characters and dramatic scenes were quickly absorbed into the
nation's consciousness; at the same time, its employment of racial
stereotypes and emphasis on Christian nonresistance in the face of
violence left behind a troubling legacy that was debated by black
Americans in the nineteenth century and that culminated in the
popular tradition of 'Tom shows' that persisted well into the
twentieth century. With a brief but robust introduction, judicious
selection of the most essential and frequently taught portions of
the novel, and examples of contemporary responses, this abridged
edition of Harriet Beecher Stowe's antislavery classic provides an
overview of the novel's plot, themes, and rhetorical strategies,
and is ideal for classroom use. This volume is one of a number of
editions that have been drawn from the pages of the acclaimed
Broadview Anthology of American Literature; like the others, it is
designed to make a range of material from the anthology available
in a format convenient for use in a wide variety of contexts.
Uncle Tom's Cabin was a sensation upon its publication in 1852. In its first year it sold 300,000 copies, and has since been translated into more than twenty languages. This powerful story of one slave's unbreakable spirit holds an important place in American history, as it helped solidify the anti-slavery sentiments of the North, and moved a nation to civil war.
Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of Uncle Tom's Cabin, wrote this 1869
novel with the intent of describing a New England village's life
and character in the years after the Revolutionary War, before the
advent of industrialization. Said Stowe, in the voice of the
novel's narrator Horace Holyoke, "I would endeavor to show you New
England in its seed-bed, before the hot suns of modern progress had
developed its sprouting germs into the great trees of today." She
based some of the book on the childhood memories of her husband,
Calvin Ellis Stowe, and the residents of his birthplace, Natick,
Massachusetts.
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Editedand with an Introduction and Notes by Dr Keith Carabine.
University of Kent at Canterbury. Uncle Tom's Cabin is the most
popular, influential and controversial book written by an American.
Stowe's rich, panoramic novel passionately dramatises why the whole
of America is implicated in and responsible for the sin of slavery,
and resoundingly concludes that only 'repentance, justice and
mercy' will prevent the onset of 'the wrath of Almighty God!'. The
novel gave such a terrific impetus to the crusade for the abolition
of slavery that President Lincoln half-jokingly greeted Stowe
as'the little lady' who started the great Civil War. As Keith
Carabine argues in his lively and provocative Introduction, the
novel immediately provoked a storm of competing and contradictory
responses among Northern and Southern readers, moderate and radical
abolitionist groups, blacks and women, with regard to issues of
form, genre, politics, religion, race and gender, that are still of
great interest because they anticipate the concerns that vex and
divide modern readers and critical constituencies.
Uncle Tom's Cabin brought the evils of slavery to the hearts and
minds of the American people by its moving portrayal of slave
experience. Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of
stunning, clothbound, pocket sized classics with gold foiled edges
and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a
treat for any book lover. This edition has an afterword by Pat
Righelato. Harriet Beecher Stowe shows us, in scenes of great
dramatic power, the human effects of a system in which slaves were
property. When a Kentucky farmer falls on hard times he is forced
to sell his slaves, and among them is Uncle Tom, who's bought by a
brutal plantation owner. The novel describes the horror of
plantation labour and Tom's fight for his freedom and his life. A
rallying cry to end slavery in America and one of the most
influential American novels, Uncle Tom's Cabin remains, to this
day, controversial and abrasive in its demand for change.
Uncle Tom, Topsy, Sambo, Simon Legree, little Eva: their names are American bywords, and all of them are characters in Harriet Beecher Stowe's remarkable novel of the pre-Civil War South. Uncle Tom's Cabin was revolutionary in 1852 for its passionate indictment of slavery and for its presentation of Tom, "a man of humanity," as the first black hero in American fiction. Labeled racist and condescending by some contemporary critics, it remains a shocking, controversial, and powerful work -- exposing the attitudes of white nineteenth-century society toward "the peculiar institution" and documenting, in heartrending detail, the tragic breakup of black Kentucky families "sold down the river." An immediate international sensation, Uncle Tom's Cabin sold 300,000 copies in the first year, was translated into thirty-seven languages, and has never gone out of print: its political impact was immense, its emotional influence immeasurable.
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin is the most powerful and enduring work of art
ever written about American slavery"-Alfred Kazin "To expose
oneself in maturity to Uncle Tom's cabin may...prove a startling
experience"-Edmund Wilson In Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher
Stowe created America's first black literary hero as well as the
nation's antecedent protest novel. The novel's vast influence on
attitudes towards African American slavery was considered an
incitation towards the American Civil War; conjointly, its powerful
anti-slavery message resonated with readers around the world at its
time of publication. With unashamed sentimentality and expressions
of faith, Harriet Beecher Stowe, in Uncle Tom's Cabin tells the
story of the lives of African American slaves from a Kentucky
plantation; The master's maid, Eliza; her son, Henry; and, of
course, Uncle Tom, the righteous and kind protagonist at the center
of the book. When Arthur Selby, a Kentucky slave-owner decides to
sell his slaves due to dire financial turns, Eliza runs away with
her son, and Tom is sold to a slave trader named Haley. On a
Mississippi river boat, Tom's fortunes are revered after he rescues
Eva, a young white girl, from drowning. Eva's kind father is so
moved by Tom's bravery that he buys him from Haley and brings him
into his New Orleans home. In the series of calamitous events that
follow, Tom ultimately finds himself in the bondage of the
diabolical master Simon Legree. Still provoking controversies to
this day, this is one of American literature's most important works
of social justice. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Uncle Tom's
Cabin is both modern and readable.
Selling more than 300,000 copies the first year it was published,
Stowe's powerful abolitionist novel fueled the fire of the human
rights debate in 1852. Denouncing the institution of slavery in
dramatic terms, the incendiary novel quickly draws the reader into
the world of slaves and their masters.
Stowe's characters are powerfully and humanly realized in Uncle
Tom, a majestic and heroic slave whose faith and dignity are never
corrupted; Eliza and her husband, George, who elude slave catchers
and eventually flee a country that condones slavery; Simon Legree,
a brutal plantation owner; Little Eva, who suffers emotionally and
physically from the suffering of slaves; and fun-loving Topsy,
Eva's slave playmate.
Critics, scholars, and students are today revisiting this
monumental work with a new objectivity, focusing on Stowe's
compelling portrayal of women and the novel's theological
underpinnings.
The iconic abolitionist novel-in a striking new package By exposing
the extreme cruelties of slavery, Harriet Beecher Stowe explores
society's failures and asks: "What is it to be a moral human
being?" This is a powerful, triumphant work that is an essential
part of the collective experience of the American people.
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Oldtown Folks (1869) is a historical novel by Harriet Beecher
Stowe. Although her career peaked with the publication of
abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), Stowe continued to
work as a professional writer throughout her life. A tale of
family, faith, and perseverance, Oldtown Folks displays her
impressive imaginative range and admirable moral outlook while
illuminating aspects of early American life that would otherwise be
consigned to history. After the death of his father and brother,
Horace Holyoke moves with his mother to Oldtown, Massachusetts to
live with her family. Staying at the home of his grandfather Jacob
Badger, a prominent townsperson and successful miller, Horace
listens to the stories of local religious figures, workers, and
businesspeople who gather in the Badger family kitchen. Meanwhile,
Harry and Tina Percival-a young brother and sister abandoned by
their father, a British soldier who fled to England after the
war-arrive in Oldtown after escaping abuse at the hands of a foster
family. Taken in by the Badgers, the siblings befriend Horace and
slowly adjust to life in a loving home. One Easter, the children
travel to Boston with the local minister's wife to visit with the
wealthy Madame Kittery, who takes an interest in Harry and Horace
and promises them, should they do well in school, that she will pay
for them both to attend Harvard. Strengthened by the love of their
community, anchored by their extended or adopted families, the
three children grow up in a nation brimming with hope and
meaningful change. Exploring religion, philosophy, and the value of
education, Stowe's novel is a powerful portrait of postwar New
England for children and adults alike. Followed three years later
by Oldtown Fireside Stories (1872), Oldtown Folks is an
underappreciated masterpiece from the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin,
the most influential American novel of the nineteenth century. With
a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Oldtown Folks is a classic
of American children's literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Oldtown Folks (Hardcover)
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Oldtown Folks (1869) is a historical novel by Harriet Beecher
Stowe. Although her career peaked with the publication of
abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), Stowe continued to
work as a professional writer throughout her life. A tale of
family, faith, and perseverance, Oldtown Folks displays her
impressive imaginative range and admirable moral outlook while
illuminating aspects of early American life that would otherwise be
consigned to history. After the death of his father and brother,
Horace Holyoke moves with his mother to Oldtown, Massachusetts to
live with her family. Staying at the home of his grandfather Jacob
Badger, a prominent townsperson and successful miller, Horace
listens to the stories of local religious figures, workers, and
businesspeople who gather in the Badger family kitchen. Meanwhile,
Harry and Tina Percival-a young brother and sister abandoned by
their father, a British soldier who fled to England after the
war-arrive in Oldtown after escaping abuse at the hands of a foster
family. Taken in by the Badgers, the siblings befriend Horace and
slowly adjust to life in a loving home. One Easter, the children
travel to Boston with the local minister's wife to visit with the
wealthy Madame Kittery, who takes an interest in Harry and Horace
and promises them, should they do well in school, that she will pay
for them both to attend Harvard. Strengthened by the love of their
community, anchored by their extended or adopted families, the
three children grow up in a nation brimming with hope and
meaningful change. Exploring religion, philosophy, and the value of
education, Stowe's novel is a powerful portrait of postwar New
England for children and adults alike. Followed three years later
by Oldtown Fireside Stories (1872), Oldtown Folks is an
underappreciated masterpiece from the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin,
the most influential American novel of the nineteenth century. With
a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript,
this edition of Harriet Beecher Stowe's Oldtown Folks is a classic
of American children's literature reimagined for modern readers.
Harriet Beecher Stowe’s follow-up to her popular yet
controversial book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin that features critical
information supporting the brutally honest portrayal of
institutional slavery. Due to an overwhelming response, it was
published one year after the original novel. A Key to Uncle Tom’s
Cabin is a detailed explanation of the practices and imagery
portrayed in Uncle Tom’s Cabin. The previous novel was harshly
criticized by Southerners who felt Stowe’s descriptions were
unfounded. In an effort to defend her work and beliefs, the author
delivered a thorough account of her research. Certain editions were
published with the full title A Key to Uncle Tom’s Cabin:
Presenting the Original Facts and Documents upon Which the Story Is
Founded, Together with Corroborative Statements Verifying the Truth
of the Work. Harriet Beecher Stowe was a staunch and proactive
abolitionist. She used her voice to highlight social and moral
injustice despite public scrutiny. A Key to Uncle Tom’s Cabin,
reenforced her commitment to the truth and the pursuit of freedom.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset
manuscript, this edition of A Key to Uncle Tom’s Cabin is both
modern and readable.
Harriet Beecher Stowe's follow-up to her popular yet controversial
book, Uncle Tom's Cabin that features critical information
supporting the brutally honest portrayal of institutional slavery.
Due to an overwhelming response, it was published one year after
the original novel. A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin is a detailed
explanation of the practices and imagery portrayed in Uncle Tom's
Cabin. The previous novel was harshly criticized by Southerners who
felt Stowe's descriptions were unfounded. In an effort to defend
her work and beliefs, the author delivered a thorough account of
her research. Certain editions were published with the full title A
Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin: Presenting the Original Facts and
Documents upon Which the Story Is Founded, Together with
Corroborative Statements Verifying the Truth of the Work. Harriet
Beecher Stowe was a staunch and proactive abolitionist. She used
her voice to highlight social and moral injustice despite public
scrutiny. A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin, reenforced her commitment to
the truth and the pursuit of freedom. With an eye-catching new
cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of A Key
to Uncle Tom's Cabin is both modern and readable.
Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp (1856) is a historical novel
by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Although her career peaked with the
publication of abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), Stowe
continued to work as a professional writer throughout her life. A
tale of greed, betrayal, and rebellion, Dred: A Tale of the Great
Dismal Swamp displays her impressive imaginative range and
admirable moral outlook while illuminating aspects of early
American life that would otherwise be consigned to history. Nina
Gordon is a young heiress who senses a change in southern
plantation culture. Living in her family's estate, she sees their
land losing value through her brother's drunkenness and aversion to
work. Entrusting the plantation to Harry, one of their slaves, she
attempts to maintain some normalcy by accepting suitors. She soon
falls for Clayton, an idealistic young man who accepts the need for
social change and disdains her brother's cruel mistreatment of
Harry. Outside of the estate, the Gordon family's slaves live in
fear of the state's brutal slave laws alongside a family of poor
whites. Despite the culture of silence holding them in place, they
hear of a preacher named Dred, a maroon who leads a group of
escaped slaves in the Great Dismal Swamp of Virginia and North
Carolina. Is he a symbol of hope, or merely an illusion made up by
greedy slavecatchers looking to collect bounties? As life on the
Gordon plantation becomes more and more unbearable, the prospect of
freedom seems worthy of any great risk. Dred: A Tale of the Great
Dismal Swamp is an underappreciated masterpiece from the author of
Uncle Tom's Cabin, the most influential American novel of the
nineteenth century. With a beautifully designed cover and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Harriet Beecher
Stowe's Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp is a classic of
American children's literature reimagined for modern readers.
Oldtown Fireside Stories (1872) is a collection of children's
stories by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Although her career peaked with
the publication of abolitionist novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852),
Stowe continued to work as a professional writer throughout her
life. These stories capture her imaginative range and moral outlook
while illuminating aspects of American life that would otherwise be
consigned to history. Two boys bored of provincial life ask
storyteller Sam Lawson to spin them some yarns. Settling down by
the fireside for the evening, the wise old man begins. In "The
Ghost in the Mill," Cap'n Eb Sawin gets stuck in a snowstorm on the
way to Boston. In need of shelter, he knocks on the door of the
nearby mill to find old Cack getting ready for bed. After moving
his team of horses into the barn for the night, Sawin joins Cack
inside and soon falls asleep. In the middle of the night, however,
a stranger arrives at the mill. As unsure of who it is as they are
of what could bring someone to the mill at that time of night, the
two men prepare to open the door. In "Captain Kidd's Money," Lawson
tells the boys a story of buried treasure involving a notorious
pirate who, despite being raised in a decent household, devoted
himself to a life of crime. Humorous and frightening, inspired by
history and legend alike, Lawson's stories provide not only a night
of entertainment to two young boys, but important morals for them
to remember throughout their lives. With a beautifully designed
cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Oldtown Fireside Stories is a classic of
American children's literature reimagined for modern readers.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin (Hardcover)
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin is the most powerful and enduring work of art
ever written about American slavery"-Alfred Kazin "To expose
oneself in maturity to Uncle Tom's cabin may...prove a startling
experience"-Edmund Wilson In Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher
Stowe created America's first black literary hero as well as the
nation's antecedent protest novel. The novel's vast influence on
attitudes towards African American slavery was considered an
incitation towards the American Civil War; conjointly, its powerful
anti-slavery message resonated with readers around the world at its
time of publication. With unashamed sentimentality and expressions
of faith, Harriet Beecher Stowe, in Uncle Tom's Cabin tells the
story of the lives of African American slaves from a Kentucky
plantation; The master's maid, Eliza; her son, Henry; and, of
course, Uncle Tom, the righteous and kind protagonist at the center
of the book. When Arthur Selby, a Kentucky slave-owner decides to
sell his slaves due to dire financial turns, Eliza runs away with
her son, and Tom is sold to a slave trader named Haley. On a
Mississippi river boat, Tom's fortunes are revered after he rescues
Eva, a young white girl, from drowning. Eva's kind father is so
moved by Tom's bravery that he buys him from Haley and brings him
into his New Orleans home. In the series of calamitous events that
follow, Tom ultimately finds himself in the bondage of the
diabolical master Simon Legree. Still provoking controversies to
this day, this is one of American literature's most important works
of social justice. With an eye-catching new cover, and
professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of Uncle Tom's
Cabin is both modern and readable.
When proslavery critics of Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin (1851) charged
that she did not describe slavery accurately, she published this
fact-filled 1853 book demonstrating that her novel was true to
life. This is a facsimile of an 1853 edition with the small text
enlarged to make it more easily read. It is an excellent source of
information about mid-nineteenth century American slavery.
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