Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
This renowned novel provides a harsh critique of American slavery through the story of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave. The narrative follows Tom as he is sold and transported to the harsh South, encountering a variety of characters, both kind and cruel. The novel powerfully explores themes of faith, the immorality of slavery, and the concept of humanity, ultimately contributing to the abolitionist cause and leaving a significant impact on the American perception of slavery.
The 183rd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1852
- Nationality
- American
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 300-500
- Words
- 166,622
- Original Language
- English
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- 21st on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 62nd on The Little Big Bulgaria Read (Bulgaria)
- 98th on The Novel 100: A Ranking of the Greatest Novels of All Time (The Novel 100)
- 486th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)
- 724th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
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- 500 Great Books by Women (Book)
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- The 50 Most Influential Books of All Time (Open Education Database)
- 75 Books by Women Whose Words Have Changed the World (Women's National Book Association)
- 100 Best Novels in the World (Published in 1899) (The Daily Telegraph)
- Books That Shaped America (Library of Congress)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- The College Board: 101 Great Books Recommended for College-Bound Readers (The College Board, an American not-for-profit organization)
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