Uncle Tom's Cabin is a fictional novel written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in 1852. The novel depicts the harsh realities of slavery in the United States, highlighting the struggles and suffering endured by enslaved African Americans. Uncle Tom, the main character, is presented as a virtuous and self-sacrificing slave who maintains his Christian faith despite the cruelty and injustice he faces. Through the character of Uncle Tom and others, Stowe challenges the institution of slavery and highlights the moral and social issues surrounding it. The novel played a significant role in fueling the abolitionist movement and is often credited with helping to promote public awareness and support for the movement to end slavery.
