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The best-selling novel of the nineteenth century, Harriet Beecher Stowe's powerful abolitionist novel fueled the fire of the human rights debate, contributing to the outbreak of the American Civil War. Most immediately, the novel served as a response to the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850, which made it illegal to give aid or assistance to a runaway slave. Under this legislation, Southern slaves who escaped to the North had to flee to Canada in order to find real freedom. Denouncing the institution of slavery in dramatic terms, the incendiary novel remains a classic of American literature today.
In debt, Kentucky farmer Arthur Shelby reluctantly decides to trade two of his slaves. The two—middle-aged Uncle Tom and young Harry—are to be sold to Mr. Haley, a detestable slave trader. In order to protect her son, Eliza, Harry's mother and Mrs. Shelby's maid, makes a dramatic escape with him over the Ohio River. Meanwhile, Uncle Tom, who refuses to run away, is separated from his family and sent down river to be traded on the slave market. The novel progresses as the two stories move toward two very different forms of freedom, the juxtaposed narratives serving to highlight the harsh reality of slavery.
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"An amazing book!!! My mom forced me to read it when I was very young and I didn't understand a thing at that time. Luckily I decided to give it a try again. Honestly, I like George and Eliza, Cassy more than Uncle Tom, although I am more interested in Uncle Tom's happenings. I admire people who can fight for their lives, their love. I am not Christian so I am not very tuned to Uncle Tom's love of the infinite God. At the end, his love of God couldn't change Legree anyway..."
— Elsie (5 out of 5 stars)
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“One of the greatest productions of the human mind.”
— Leo Tolstoy -
“[Beecher Stowe has] baptized with holy fire myriads who before cared nothing for the bleeding slave.”
— Frederick Douglass -
“Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin…demonstrates that one can write something that changes the world and makes it a better place. She reinforces the concept that the root of evil is the abuse of power, and it is important for all of us to remember that. It’s why people bully. It’s why they rape, torture, and murder.”
— Patricia Cornwell, #1 New York Times bestselling author -
“Belongs to the very short list of American books that helped create or consolidate a reform movement.”
— New York Times -
“To expose oneself in maturity to Uncle Tom’s Cabin may…prove a startling experience.”
— Edmund Wilson, New York Times bestselling author -
“Uncle Tom’s Cabin is the most powerful and enduring work of art ever written about American slavery.”
— Alfred Kazin, American writer and award-winning literary critic
Uncle Tom’s Cabin Listener Reviews
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" A classic for all to read, love, and cry over. "
— Naomi, 2/14/2014 -
" Must read for everyone over the age of 15 (depending on maturity) "
— Erika, 1/25/2014 -
" Other than The Bible, the greatest book ever written. Name another book that provides a gripping narrative, an easy read, and huge impact on human society all at once. "
— Jr, 1/22/2014 -
" WOW!!! As sensitive as the subject matter is, this is a must read book. The emotional roller coaster that you are on through every page is handsomely rewarded. If you have not read this book for fear of the truth it may tell I can only say please set that aside and read this book. You will rejoice and mourn, cry and laugh. Deserves more than 5 stars. "
— Carrie, 1/6/2014 -
" I saw the world in a new light after reading this book for the first time "
— P, 12/26/2013 -
" I read the annotated version which helps us understand the language and period of time, though it is a much longer book. One of those must read books that once you finish you appreciate Stowe's life and LOVE the book. "
— Lora, 9/16/2013 -
" everyone should read this book "
— Rod, 9/9/2013 -
" I give it 5 stars for the way it made me FEEL. The writing and a bit overblown story telling is more like a 4. "
— Amy, 8/21/2013 -
" A really touching and worth-reading book, especially for those who, unfortunately, still live with the ideas of the 19th-century U.S. "
— Lynda, 6/22/2013 -
" interesting perspective on slavery. never remember reading when I was younger. "
— Kerry, 2/28/2013 -
" can't believe i haven't read this book until now. "
— Mezzogal, 2/21/2013 -
" It was a bit preachy, a little naive about the character of Africans and Liberia. However, I can see why it had a great impact on Americans. Uncle Tom is a strong, truly good person who triumphs over evil. Yea goodness over evil!! "
— Nancy, 1/28/2013 -
" This novel has become one of my all-time favorites! Can't wait to read it again. "
— Tk, 10/7/2012 -
" I actually didn't finish this. About the 8th page in and the 5th use of the "n" word I gave up. I'm not going to do that to myself. "
— Jade, 8/17/2012 -
" Thought provoking, well-written, heart-wrenching, and at times appealingly light-hearted. I love books that show a strong moral example in the midst of injustice and make me want to be a better person. What a brave and talented author... Hard to believe this was written more than 150 years ago. "
— Candice, 8/9/2012 -
" This novel is for sure a surprise to me. I thought it was going to be long drawn out and boring, but it actually held my interest from beginning to end. The very last chapter was a little disappointing considering the rest of it was quite good. I highly recommend it. "
— Marc, 8/8/2012 -
" A heart warming story about all aspects of the American slave trade that is also desperately sad in places. "
— Sarah, 4/29/2012 -
" Interesting story. Decent insight into the times. But a very hard read! "
— David, 8/19/2011 -
" I loved this book. Tom becomes bit by bit what we all must become and that is like the Savior. "
— Liz, 6/23/2011 -
" This book, in my opinion, is only important as a piece of history—the first protest novel, important for helping to foment the Civil War, also an important documentation of the cruel practices of slavery, etc. As literature, it's garbage. "
— Luke, 5/22/2011 -
" I think I may have read this before...but good read none-the-less! "
— Katie, 5/20/2011 -
" An interesting book about the history of African Americans. "
— Sumyia, 5/19/2011 -
" The ending is so sad but it makes you feel good about the way everything turned out. "
— Morgan, 5/14/2011 -
" I'm still searching for these book in bookstore. I want the old one. "
— karish.soliven, 5/14/2011 -
" Once I got about 80 pages in, I got used to the language and was drawn into the story. Heartfelt and worth reading, some xxx years after it was written. "
— Marikka, 5/12/2011 -
" This was a very good book. It was hard to read(the ebonics are hard to read for me) but I am glad that I read it. "
— Emily, 5/8/2011 -
" One of the beautiful book i ever read in my life.. "
— Silpa, 5/7/2011 -
" I started this book about 2.5 years ago! I keep it in my car, so I only read it when I am stuck in traffic or at a long red light. "
— Barbara, 5/5/2011
About Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896) was born in Litchfield, Connecticut, the daughter of an outspoken religious leader, who raised her on devotional tales of Christian charity and brotherhood. When her father moved the family to Cincinnati, she had her first exposure to slavery and abolitionism, witnessing race riots, hearing the stories of runaway slaves, and aiding fugitive slaves from the South.
About Susie Berneis
Susie Berneis is a professional voice-over artist. She has a BA in English and theater from the University of Michigan and more than twenty years of community theater experience. Her audiobook narrations include The Secret of Raven Point by Jennifer Vanderbes, which won an AudioFile Earphones Award in 2014.