Uncle Tom's Cabin

Autori

• Harriet Beecher Stowe

Parametri

Pagine

380pagine

Tempo di lettura

14ore

• Classici
• Letteratura mondiale
• Morte
• Narrativa
• USA

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Set against the backdrop of 19th century America, this anti-slavery novel explores the harrowing lives of slaves under Kentucky farmer Arthur Shelby. As debts mount, Shelby sells Uncle Tom and young Harry, prompting Eliza to flee with her son to avoid separation. Tom, sold to Augustine St. Clare, faces tragic circumstances that reveal the harsh realities of slavery. Through these interconnected stories, the novel serves as a powerful catalyst for the abolitionist movement, contributing to the tensions that led to the Civil War.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2016