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Author | Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
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Translator | Du Bois, L. |
Title | Onkel Tom's Hütte : oder die Geschichte eines christlichen Sklaven. Band 1 (von 3). |
Note | Reading ease score: 77.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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Summary | "Onkel Tom's Hütte: oder die Geschichte eines christlichen Sklaven" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book addresses the brutal realities of slavery in America, focusing on the experiences of its characters, particularly Uncle Tom, a devout and noble slave, and the trials faced by other enslaved individuals. The story unfolds against the backdrop of the deepening moral crisis surrounding the institution of slavery. The opening of the novel introduces readers to Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley, who are engaged in a tense conversation about the sale of Uncle Tom and potentially another slave, which foreshadows the moral dilemmas that will ensue. Mr. Shelby is portrayed as an ordinary, good-natured man caught in a web of debt and desperation, forcing him to consider the sale of his slaves. The section also introduces Uncle Tom, who is depicted as hardworking and virtuous, earning the respect of those around him. Meanwhile, the anguished Elisa, Tom's fellow enslaved person, expresses her fears about the potential sale of her young son, highlighting the emotional toll that slavery takes on familial relationships. The complex interactions set the stage for deeper explorations of humanity, morality, and the struggle against an inhumane system. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
Language | German |
LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
Subject | Slavery -- Fiction |
Subject | Didactic fiction |
Subject | Political fiction |
Subject | Master and servant -- Fiction |
Subject | African Americans -- Fiction |
Subject | Southern States -- Fiction |
Subject | Fugitive slaves -- Fiction |
Subject | Plantation life -- Fiction |
Subject | Uncle Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction |
Subject | Enslaved persons -- Fiction |
Category | Text |
EBook-No. | 31459 |
Release Date | Mar 1, 2010 |
Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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