Uncle Tom’s Cabin audiobook
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.
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 Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Boston edition |
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| Author(s) | Harriet Beecher Stowe |
| Original title | Uncle Tom’s Cabin; or, Life Among the Lowly |
| Illustrator | Hammatt Billings (1st edition) |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Novel |
| Publisher | National Era (as a serial) & John P. Jewett and Company (in two volumes) |
| Publication date | March 20, 1852 |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| ISBN | NA |
| Followed by | A Key to Uncle Tom’s Cabin(1853) |