De Negerhut by Harriet Beecher Stowe

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Author Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896
Translator Mensing, C. M.
Uniform Title Uncle Tom's cabin. Dutch
Title De Negerhut
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Summary "De Negerhut" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The book addresses the harsh realities of slavery in North America, particularly focusing on the lives of enslaved individuals like Tom and Eliza, who navigate their struggles for freedom and dignity in a society that dehumanizes them. The opening of "De Negerhut" introduces readers to a conversation between Mr. Shelby and Mr. Haley, a slave trader, in which they discuss the impending sale of Mr. Shelby’s enslaved workers due to his financial troubles. Mr. Shelby expresses regret over the potential sale of Tom, an honest and dedicated worker, and the heartbreaking implications it has for Tom’s life and the lives of those around him. Eliza, a young mother, overhears their conversation and is filled with dread at the thought of her child being sold. This anxious beginning sets a somber tone, showcasing the emotional turmoil of the characters and foreshadowing the significant moral dilemmas they will face as the story unfolds. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Dutch
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
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EBook-No. 27124
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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