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Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
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July 1, 2016
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July 31, 2016
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Laura
Dec 08, 2013 marked it as to-read
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A fascinating read -- all the more so because of the history and controversy surrounding this book. I'd be interested to read some of the "anti-Tom" literature now, although little of it made the lasting impression of Stowe's novel.

Even though Stowe is responsible for creating a stereotype, I believe she was relevant to her day, and way ahead of her peers in advocating equality for African Americans.

Stowe knew how to name chapters. The first chapter is "In Which the Reader Is Introduced to a Man ...more
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