Harriet Beecher Stowe

American author (1811–1896), best known for Uncle Tom's Cabin (published 1852), an influential anti-slavery novel.

Born June 14, 1811; died July 1, 1896. Author of Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852). The novel sold widely and influenced public debate on slavery; contemporary reactions included strong controversy and attacks on Stowe. A famous attribution by Abraham Lincoln about Stowe's impact is quoted in the available review.

The reviews focus on Stowe's influence through Uncle Tom's Cabin (La Capanna Dello Zio Tom), its emotional directness, and its historical impact on the U.S. debate over slavery. The book is praised for changing public opinion despite formal shortcomings noted by reviewers.

For:Readers interested in 19th-century literature, abolitionism, and historically influential novels.