About Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was a prominent American author and social reformer best known for her influential novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin," published in 1852, which highlighted the brutal realities of slavery and galvanized the abolitionist movement. Born in Litchfield, Connecticut, she was part of a family that valued education and social justice, and her writings contributed significantly to the national conversation about race and morality in America. Stowe's work not only made her a literary figure but also a key advocate for social change, impacting American culture and politics during a tumultuous period.
