02555cam a22004213u 4500 203 UtSlPG 20260610133028.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 Uncle Tom's Cabin Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-01-13 Judith Boss, an Anonymous Volunteer and David Widger "Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the mid-19th century that explores the moral complexities surrounding slavery in America. The story introduces us to a variety of characters affected by the institution of slavery, focusing particularly on Uncle Tom, a devout and dignified enslaved man, alongside other figures like Eliza, who is desperate to save her child from being sold, reflecting the heart-wrenching realities of such a system. The opening of the book sets the stage in Kentucky, where Mr. Shelby, in financial distress, contemplates selling Uncle Tom and the young boy Harry to settle debts while conversing with the trader Haley. Through their dialogue, Stowe highlights the inhumane circumstances under which slaves are viewed as property rather than human beings, and we witness the initial stirrings of turmoil that compel Eliza to flee with her son upon hearing of their impending sale. The emotional depth and ethical dilemmas presented in these early chapters lay the groundwork for a powerful narrative that challenges readers to confront the harsh truths of slavery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Slavery -- Fiction Didactic fiction Political fiction Master and servant -- Fiction African Americans -- Fiction Southern States -- Fiction Fugitive slaves -- Fiction Plantation life -- Fiction Uncle Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Enslaved persons -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/uncletomscabinor01stow/ https://archive.org/details/uncletomscabinor002stow/ https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/203 42333 42333