Edition |
First edition. |
Description |
xiv, 351 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 277-319) and index. |
Contents |
The gospel according to Stowe -- Taming cultural beasts -- Antislavery passion -- Igniting the war -- Tom everywhere -- Tom in modern times. |
Summary |
Discusses the impact of Stowe's cultural and historical landmark, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," not only on the abolitionist movement and the American Civil War, but on events worldwide, including the end of serfdom in Russia and twentieth-century events. |
Subject |
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896. Uncle Tom's cabin.
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Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 -- Influence.
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Didactic fiction, American -- History and criticism.
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ISBN |
9780393081329 (hardcover) : $27.95 |
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039308132X hardcover |
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