Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition by Harriet Beecher Stowe
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"Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a historical novel written during the mid-19th century, specifically in the context of America's pre-Civil War tensions surrounding slavery. The book explores the moral implications of slavery, following its impact on both enslaved individuals and their owners, while advocating for the abolition of slavery. The story revolves around Uncle Tom, a devout and dignified enslaved man who is sold from his
family and master, Mr. Shelby, to a cruel trader named Legree. As Tom experiences and witnesses the harsh realities of slavery, two parallel narratives emerge: the struggles of Eliza, a mother who escapes with her son Harry to prevent his sale, and the plight of Tom as he faces the brutality of his new master. Throughout their journeys, themes of sacrifice, faith, and the inherent humanity of enslaved people are poignantly illustrated. The book not only highlights the suffering of individuals under an oppressive system but also seeks to evoke empathy and inspire social change among its readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
|---|---|
| Title | Uncle Tom's Cabin, Young Folks' Edition |
| Credits |
Produced by The Internet Archive Children's Library, Samuel Thompson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 93.1 (5th grade). Very easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Slavery -- Fiction |
| Subject | Didactic fiction |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | Master and servant -- Fiction |
| Subject | African Americans -- Fiction |
| Subject | Southern States -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fugitive slaves -- Fiction |
| Subject | Plantation life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Uncle Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 11171 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-11171-1 |
| Release Date | Feb 1, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1163 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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