Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition by Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Author Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Title Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition
Note Reading ease score: 93.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits Produced by The Internet Archive Children's Library, Samuel
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Summary "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. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Slavery -- Fiction
Subject Didactic fiction
Subject Political fiction
Subject Master and servant -- Fiction
Subject African Americans -- Fiction
Subject Southern States -- Fiction
Subject Fugitive slaves -- Fiction
Subject Plantation life -- Fiction
Subject Uncle Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject Enslaved persons -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 11171
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 20, 2004
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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