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Harriet Beecher Stowe

(1811–1896) Novelist United States

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Harriet Beecher Stowe’s words echo with a moral urgency that still resonates today. This collection showcases her most compelling calls for compassion, equality, and the enduring fight for human dignity.

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Harriet Beecher Stowe was a novelist from the United States, best known for Uncle Tom's Cabin.

Quick Facts About Harriet Beecher Stowe

Born
June 14, 1811
Died
July 1, 1896
Nationality
United States
Profession
Novelist
Notable works
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Known for
Still, Still with Thee, Uncle Tom's Cabin, Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp, A Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin
Spouse
Calvin Ellis Stowe

About Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe was an American author and abolitionist. She came from the Beecher family and wrote a popular novel called Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852), which depicts the harsh conditions experienced by enslaved African Americans. The book reached an audience of millions as a novel and play and was influential in the United States and in Great Britain, energizing anti-slavery forces in the American North, while provoking widespread anger in the South. Stowe wrote over 30 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential both for her writings and for her public stances and debates on social issues of the day.

Biography source: Wikipedia

Awards & Honors

Ohio Women's Hall of Fame Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame Distinguished Americans series National Women's Hall of Fame

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