Alamosa Public Library

Written by American author and dedicated abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe, "Uncle Toms Cabin" is a poignant novel which shows the harsh reality of a slaves life in the 1800s. Uncle Tom, an African-American slave who believes in the power of Christian faith. The book would be a major contributor to the Civil War because its compelling portrayal of slaves as fellow human beings left little room for compromise: if slaves were indeed...

This edition includes:The 1852 first book edition, accompanied by a preface, note on the text, and explanatory annotations.Twenty-two illustrations and historical documents on slavery and abolitionism are included, as are seventeen critical reviews spanning more than 160 years.

Includes a brief biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe, thematic and structural analysis of the work, critical views, and an index of themes and ideas.

A compilation of essays analyzes the origins and development of the slave narrative, as well as its literary style, content, and impact, and explores themes, including the slaves' desire for freedom, dignity, and self-respect.