Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe (June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896) was an American Congregationalist, abolitionist and writer of 30 books; the most famous being Uncle Tom's Cabin which describes life in slavery, and which was first published in serial form from 1851 to 1852 in an abolitionist organ, the National Era, edited by Gamaliel Bailey. Although Stowe herself had never been to the American South and never saw a plantation, she wrote A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin, a non-fiction work to document the veracity of her depiction of the lives of slaves in the original novel. She also wrote the preface to editions of Josiah Henson's autobiography, the slave on whom her main character is often considered to be based. Her second novel was Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp: another anti-slavery novel.
Uncle Tom's Cabin reached millions as a novel and play, and was influential as well in Europe, especially Britain. It made the political issues of the 1850s regarding slavery tangible to millions, energizing anti-slavery forces in the North. It angered and embittered the South. The impact was summed up by Abraham Lincoln when he met Stowe, "So you're the little lady who wrote the book that started this great war."
2007-02-04 08:26:34
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answered by chooky 3
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Did you've any personal journey with Slavery? Did you envision a unique end to slavery interior the U. S.? Do you imagine your kin historic past had any bearing in turning out to be a activist? Do you experience that Uncle Tom's Cabin develop into your ideal artwork, as you probably did write better than 30 books? What targets did you've for us of a after the top of slavery? Do you experience you may be keep in recommendations for assisting to convey a end to slavery? Will us of a ever develop into thoroughly equivalent? may us of a be different if slavery develop into under no circumstances criminal? Did being a instructor change the way you mind-set writing?
2016-11-25 01:36:13
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answered by iatarola 4
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She was also Mark Twain's neighbor for awhile, although by that time she appears to have suffered from Alzheimer's. Twain writes about his encounters with her, but I can't remember the source. Other than UNCLE TOM'S CABIN, about the only book of hers that anyone even attempts to read these days is THE MINISTER'S WOOING. You might want to see if your library has a copy of the new edition of UTC by Henry Louis Gates.
2007-02-04 08:42:33
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answered by Tony 5
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she wrote "uncle tom's cabin" also "a moral battle cry for freedom" one of her famous quotes was THERE IS MORE DONE WITH PENS THAN SWORDS. if you need more go the library. she was so interesting.
2007-02-04 08:37:11
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answered by brown eyes 4
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she wrote uncle toms cabin
2007-02-04 11:07:55
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answered by cav 5
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