Banned in the South for its powerful antislavery message, Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe sparked outrage and censorship over its portrayal of the brutality of slavery. Dover's Banned Books series explores the abolitionist novel's legacy, censorship history, and enduring impact.
American abolitionist Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811–1896) wrote more than 20 books, including novels, travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. Her 1852 publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin created a sensation throughout the United States and Great Britain.