By:Harriet Beecher STOWE (1811 - 1896)
Among the most “banned” books in the United
States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by
American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central
theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female
Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a
profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met
Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So
you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First
published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom,
a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life
the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The
novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that
Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as
enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John
Greenman)
Note From the Reader: The listener is about to enter a world rich with diverse characters. In order to differentiate between the characters, the reader has given each, his/her own voice. As an adult male reader, however, the reader's representation of women and children will, necessarily be less than adequate. He asks for your indulgence.
Note From the Reader: The listener is about to enter a world rich with diverse characters. In order to differentiate between the characters, the reader has given each, his/her own voice. As an adult male reader, however, the reader's representation of women and children will, necessarily be less than adequate. He asks for your indulgence.
Genre(s): Historical Fiction
Language: English
Running Time: 18:06:33
Zip file size: 498MB
Catalog date: 2006-11-09
Read by: John Greenman
Book Coordinator: John Greenman
Meta Coordinator: David Barnes
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