About Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and abolitionist best known for her influential novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852, which highlighted the harsh realities of slavery and galvanized anti-slavery sentiment in the United States. Born in Massachusetts and raised in a prominent religious family, Stowe dedicated her life to social reform and education, using her writing to advocate for the rights of African Americans and women. Her work played a significant role in shaping public opinion on slavery, contributing to the growing tensions that led to the Civil War.
