Uncle Tom's Cabin: Author's Introduction
Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe. The novel was published in 1851 and was one of the most famous novels in the history of American literature. It was also one of the important masterpieces of the American civil rights movement. Uncle Tom's Cabin described the dark reality of slavery in the 19th century in the southern United States, depicting the tragic fate of slaves and the cruel behavior of slave owners. Uncle Tom, the protagonist of the novel, was a slave. He was rewarded and punished by the slave owner for his bravery, integrity and kindness, and was finally forced to leave the slave camp. Through Uncle Tom's story, the novel revealed the evil and cruelty of slavery and called for people to oppose slavery and pay attention to the human rights and dignity of slaves. At the same time, the novel also shows the protagonist's tenacity, courage and indomitable spirit to encourage others to persist in their beliefs and values in the face of difficulties and challenges. Uncle Tom's Cabin was well received by readers, not only in the United States but also around the world. The novel has also been adapted into a movie, TV series, musical, and other art forms of the same name, becoming one of the cultural classics.