Uncle Tom's Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly

Harriet Beecher Stowe — 2013

The book that some say helped start a war--now available in a new package! The story of a slave struggling to maintain his dignity during the pre-Civil War era, Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published in 1852 to tremendous success. Since then, the book has received significant acclaim and invoked controversy. Many believe it was an important step on the road to the Civil War, but others feel it encouraged stereotypes still fought against today. Yet all can agree that Harriett Beecher Stowe’s novel was been incredibly influential. Following the slave Tom as he is bought and sold to one owner after another, as well as other slaves who escape to freedom with much difficulty, Uncle Tom’s Cabin is a crucial part of our American history. Now available in this Canterbury Classics edition with a special heat-burnished cover, foil stamping, and designed endpapers, it is also a classic well worth reading today. About the Word Cloud Classics series: Classic works of literature with a clean, modern aesthetic! Perfect for both old and new literature fans, the Word Cloud Classics series from Canterbury Classics provides a chic and inexpensive introduction to timeless tales. With a higher production value, including heat burnished covers and foil stamping, these eye-catching, easy-to-hold editions are the perfect gift for students and fans of literature everywhere.

Reviews

Trish@concerningnovelas

Jan 4, 2023

This is one of those classics that was so hyped up that, when I finally read it, I was pretty underwhelmed. Not to say that it's not an impactful story, but it's just far more tame and reflective than I thought it would be. I think, if I hadn't already read Roots by Alex Haley, I would be greatly impressed by this book. As it stands, I was too aware of the fact that it was a white woman telling an African American slave's tale to a predominantly white audience.

Dana Kraft@dkatx

Aug 15, 2022

I was surprised at how relevant this book feels to modern times. The characters and situations are about slavery but many of the words and sentiments are still being used today to justify other things that today’s culture doesn’t treat as obviously immoral as slavery. Quotes like these will stick with me: “What sin Emily? You see yourself we have only done what we were obliged to do.” “...instead of being an actor and regenerator in society I became a piece of driftwood and have been floating and eddying about, ever since.l

Callie Anna@callieanna

Aug 12, 2022

actually a 3.5! cant bring my thoughts together enough for a review currently.

Morgan Moeller @futurepotus2004

Apr 8, 2022

What an amazing book, the ending ugh it killed me. So glad I read this piece of American Literature. The only thing I didn't like was how characters had the same names. That made it a bit confusing at times, but overall a great novel.

Rob Erekson@roberekson

Jan 1, 2022

An absolute must-read for anybody interested in the history of slavery in the United States. Although fiction, this is one of the most powerful, damning pieces of literature I’ve read on the topic and is absolutely heartbreaking in several places throughout the story.