Onkel Tom's Hütte

Language: GermanPublished: March 1, 2010

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Subjects:

Didactic fiction Fugitive slaves Fiction Political fiction Slavery Master and servant African Americans Southern States Plantation life Uncle Tom (Fictitious character)Enslaved persons

Bookshelves:

Culture/Civilization/Society Fiction History - American DE Kinderbuch

Authors:

Du Bois, L. [Translator]
Stowe, Harriet Beecher
1811 - 1896

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About this book

In the mid-19th century, as the abolitionist movement gained momentum, "Onkel Tom's Hütte: oder die Geschichte eines christlichen Sklaven" by Harriet Beecher Stowe emerged as a powerful critique of slavery in America. This groundbreaking novel vividly illustrates the moral dilemmas faced by its characters, particularly through Uncle Tom's unwavering faith and the harrowing choices of Eliza as she escapes to protect her child. Stowe’s poignant portrayal of the human cost of slavery and the notion of Christian compassion challenges readers to confront the harsh realities of the time. Ideal for students, civic activists, and historians, this seminal work remains a crucial exploration of unalienable rights and the ethical responsibilities of humanity.