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Uncle Tom's cabin

Book • 1852
Published in 1852, 'Uncle Tom’s Cabin' is a seminal work by Harriet Beecher Stowe that depicts the harsh realities of slavery in the United States.

The novel follows the story of Uncle Tom, a dignified and religious enslaved man, and Eliza, a fugitive slave, among other characters.

It highlights the cruelty and injustices of the slave system and the emotional toll on enslaved individuals and their families.

The book was a massive success, selling over 300,000 copies in its first year and becoming the second-best-selling book of the 19th century after the Bible.

It played a significant role in fueling the abolitionist cause and is credited with influencing public opinion on slavery.

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