| Author |
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
| Editor |
Friberg, Maikki, 1861-1927 |
| Uniform Title |
Uncle Tom's cabin. Finnish
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| Title |
Tuomo sedän tupa
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 50.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uncle_Tom%27s_Cabin Wikipedia page about this book: https://fi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Set%C3%A4_Tuomon_tupa
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| Credits |
Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed
Proofreaders Europe.
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| Summary |
"Tuomo sedän tupa" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book addresses the cruelties of slavery in the United States, primarily focusing on the experiences of enslaved African Americans and the moral dilemmas faced by their owners. The narrative likely revolves around central characters such as Uncle Tom, an enslaved man noted for his integrity, and various members of the Shelby family, who grapple with the implications of the slave trade and their own societal roles. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the historical context of slavery in America, explaining how enslaved individuals were treated as property devoid of rights. It highlights the emotional struggles faced by enslaved people and their owners, specifically focusing on Mr. Shelby, who is in financial difficulty and considers selling Uncle Tom to a slave trader named Haley. Additionally, the character of Mrs. Shelby is introduced as a compassionate woman who opposes the idea of selling Tom and grapples with her husband’s decision, emphasizing the moral conflict of slavery. The narrative sets the stage for the ensuing crises and emotional turmoil as families face separation and the harsh realities of their society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
Finnish |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Slavery -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Didactic fiction
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| Subject |
Political fiction
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| Subject |
Master and servant -- Fiction
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Southern States -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Fugitive slaves -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Plantation life -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Uncle Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16393 |
| Release Date |
Jul 30, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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