Biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe
Biographies of Authors Book 48 · LibriHouse
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Harriet Beecher Stowe, the American author and abolitionist, profoundly impacted the course of American history with her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. Born in 1811 in Litchfield, Connecticut, Stowe was deeply influenced by her religious upbringing and the anti-slavery movement. This biography examines her literary career, culminating in the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin in 1852, a work that depicted the harsh realities of slavery and galvanized public opinion in the North against the institution. The book sold millions of copies and is credited with fueling the abolitionist cause leading up to the Civil War. Stowe's powerful storytelling and moral conviction brought humanitarian issues to the forefront of national consciousness. This book explores her life, her advocacy for social justice, and her enduring legacy as a writer who used her pen to challenge injustice and promote empathy and change.
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December 25, 2024
The storytelling made this biography a true page-turner
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