Uncle Tom’s Cabin

“Uncle Tom’s Cabin” by Harriet Beecher Stowe, published in 1852, is a seminal work in American literature that played a pivotal role in the abolitionist movement and the lead-up to the American Civil War. The novel vividly portrays the harsh realities of slavery in the Southern United States and follows the life of Uncle Tom, a devout and compassionate enslaved man. Harriet Beecher Stowe’s storytelling prowess and her ability to evoke empathy in readers contributed to the novel’s immense impact on public sentiment. The character of Uncle Tom, with his unwavering Christian faith and moral integrity, became an enduring symbol of resistance against the dehumanizing institution of slavery.