THE ROLLE OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE AND HIS NOVEL UNCLE TOMS CABIN IN AMERICAN LITERATURE.

THE ROLLE OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE AND HIS NOVEL  UNCLE TOMS CABIN IN AMERICAN LITERATURE.

CONTENT

INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………...……………3

CHAPTER 1 UNCLE TOM'S CABIN-HARRIET ABOUT INFORMATION………………………………………………………………….6

1.1. Harriet Beecher stowe biography………………………...…………...….6

1.2. Harriet Beecher life and work……………………………………..……..9

1.3. Uncle Tom's Cabin and Civil War……………………………………...13

CHAPTER 2 THE ROLLE OF HARRIET BEECHER STOWE AMERICAN LITERATURE…………………………………………..……………………….15

2.1. Later years………………………………………………………………15

2.2. Harriet Beecher Beecher Landmarks……………………………………18

2.3. Complexities and contradictions…………………………………….….20

CHAPTER 3 UNCLE TOMS CABIN IN AMERICAN LITERATURE….…23

3.1. Harriet Beecher Stowe and Uncle Tom's Cabin…………………….……23

3.2. Uncle toms cabin in american literature…………………………………27

3.3. Uncle toms Inspiration and references………………………………..….29

CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………………32

REFERENCES………………………………………………………………….35

INTRODUCTION

Harriet Beecher Stowe and her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" hold a significant place in American literature, serving as a touchstone for discussions on race, morality, and social justice. Published in 1852, during a tumultuous period of American history marked by fierce debates over slavery and its expansion, Stowe's novel emerged as a powerful indictment of the institution of slavery and a rallying cry for abolitionist sentiment.

The novel follows the lives of several enslaved individuals, including the titular character Uncle Tom, as they navigate the harsh realities of bondage in the antebellum South. Through vivid storytelling and empathetic characterizations, Stowe exposes the brutality and dehumanization inherent in the slave system, challenging readers to confront the moral implications of slavery and the complicity of a nation built upon its exploitation.

"Uncle Tom's Cabin" was not merely a work of fiction; it was a cultural phenomenon that sparked widespread public debate and galvanized support for the abolitionist cause. Its publication catalyzed a seismic shift in public opinion, turning the tide against slavery and fueling the abolitionist movement in the lead-up to the Civil War. The novel's impact extended beyond the literary sphere, influencing political discourse, inspiring activism, and shaping the course of American history.