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La case de l'oncle Tom
Harriet Beecher stowe
- Gallimard Jeunesse
- Folio Junior Textes classiques
- 18 Mai 2017
- 9782075079600
Dans l'État du Kentucky, au XIXe siècle. Mr Shelby est un riche propriétaire terrien. Chez lui, les esclaves sont traités avec bonté. Cependant, à la suite de mauvaises affaires, il se voit obligé de vendre le meilleur et le plus fidèle d'entre eux, le vieux Tom. Tom, qui s'est résigné à quitter sa famille, rencontre la jeune et sensible Évangeline Saint-Clare, qui incite son père à l'acheter. Un intermède heureux dans sa vie, mais qui sera de courte durée car il va être vendu une nouvelle fois...
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Contrepoint du mythique La Case de l'Oncle Tom, Dred aborde la question de l'esclavage du point de vue des esclaves, en décrivant le quotidien d'une plantation du Sud des États-Unis, gagnée par la révolte. Un roman en forme de pamphlet antiesclavagiste, indisponible en français depuis... cent soixante ans.
L'autre chef-d'oeuvre de l'autrice de La Case de l'Oncle TomLa mort du colonel Gordon a placé Nina, sa fille, à la tête de la plantation de Canema, en Caroline du Nord. Une gestion hasardeuse conduirait l'exploitation à la faillite si Harry, un mulâtre dont elle ignore qu'il est son demi-frère, ne la tenait à bout de bras.
L'amour d'Edward Clayton, avocat et planteur, partisan d'une abolition progressive de l'esclavage, lui ouvre peu à peu les yeux. Trop lentement pour Harry, qu'un sentiment de révolte pousse à prendre la fuite. Il rejoint dans le " grand marais maudit " un esclave insoumis qui s'y est réfugié pour organiser un réseau d'évasion et fomenter des rébellions : Dred.
La Case de l'oncle Tom (1852) avait subi le feu croisé de l'oligarchie sudiste, attaquée dans ses privilèges, et des abolitionnistes les plus radicaux, jugeant ce roman trop indulgent pour les propriétaires blancs. Avec
Dred (1856), Harriet Beecher Stowe renonce aux bons sentiments pour camper d'authentiques héros noirs. Ils sont à ses yeux les vrais héritiers de la Révolution américaine, dressés contre l'infamie d'un système qui n'a plus que quelques années à vivre.
" Un grand roman, un génie rare par son intensité et l'étendue de son pouvoir ", selon
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A powerful and emotionally-tinged anti-slavery novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is teeming with memorable and richly drawn characters. A moving, provocative, and tearful narrative of ill-treated slaves, panicked escapees, and exploration of Christian values and doctrines, Stowe's novel is nowadays met with mixed feelings. Mocked by modern activists, singers, and comedians, the book can be seen as both an outdated and outrageously stereotypical slave story, and a manifesto for "black lives matter" mobility across the world.
A thorn in the angry and embittered eyes of the American South, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an American author and ardent abolitionist, whose most famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" became the fiercest attack on slavery at the time. Stowe's influence steps across the boundaries of the literary, and enters the domain of the political, opening the eyes of the world towards the horrors of slavery. She also wrote travel memoirs, numerous articles, letters, and short stories. -
La capanna dello zio Tom
Harriet Beecher stowe
- Saga Egmont
- World Classics
- 25 Septembre 2020
- 9788726521832
Quando Arthur Shelby e la sua famiglia sono sul punto di perdere la loro fattoria, Arthur decide di vendere due dei suoi schiavi a un mercante di schiavi per saldare i suoi debiti. Lo zio Tom, un uomo di famiglia di mezza età e amico intimo del figlio di Arthur, è uno di loro. L'altro schiavo, Harry, fugge con la madre nel cuore della notte per raggiungere il Canada, dove potranno vivere da persone libere insieme al padre di Harry, che era scappato in precedenza. I due fuggiaschi sono inseguiti per il paese da un cacciatore di schiavi instancabile e spietato, mentre lo zio Tom, separato dalla sua famiglia, cerca di sopravvivere nel suo nuovo ambiente.
Quando il romanzo di Harriet Beecher Stowe "La capanna dello zio Tom" fu pubblicato nel 1852, ci fu una protesta da parte degli stati meridionali americani, dove la schiavitù era ancora considerata una misura naturale e necessaria. Molti credono che questo romanzo, ampiamente distribuito, abbia in parte gettato le basi della guerra civile americana, mettendo fine alla schiavitù, una volta per tutte. -
Kiedy w Stanach Zjednoczonych uchwalono ustawe przeciwko ukrywaniu zbieglych czarnoskórych niewolników, Harriet Elisabeth Stowe podjela sie opisania stosowanych wobec nich bezwzgledno´sci i przemocy. "Chata wuja Toma" opowiada o tych, którzy zmuszeni do niewolniczej poslugi, mimo upokorze´n staraja sie zachowa´c godno´s´c. Glówny bohater wierzy, ze dopóki ma mozliwo´s´c wyboru pomiedzy dobrem a zlem, pozostaje czlowiekiem wolnym.
Przejmujaca historia o uniwersalnych warto´sciach: o milo´sci, przebaczeniu i nadziei na lepsze czasy. Jej publikacja stala sie silnym argumentem w walce o zniesienie niewolnictwa i dala impuls do realnych zmian w zyciu publicznym USA.
Jezyk, postacie i poglady zawarte w tej publikacji nie odzwierciedlaja pogladów ani opinii wydawcy. Utwór ma charakter publikacji historycznej, ukazujacej postawy i tendencje charakterystyczne dla czasów z których pochodzi. -
A typical love story between Harry, the narrator, who comes to New York to work in the publishing business, and Eva, the daughter of a well-to-do financier on Wall Street. Excelling in narration and nostalgic feelings about the lost, nature-oriented American past, Stowe's novel focuses upon the importance of family, religion, and traditions. A nice and light reading, dealing with less harsh and painful topics than "Uncle Tom", but indulging in some serious matters nonetheless.
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Household Papers and Stories
Harriet Beecher stowe
- Saga Egmont
- World Classics
- 29 Septembre 2020
- 9788726587241
A non-fiction work by the author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin", exploring the position of the American household from the second part of the 19th century. Stressing the inevitable aftermath of the Civil War, Stowe discusses the changes that occurred within the once homely, comfortable household as the heart of every family. Talking on subjects like "Homekeeping vs. Housekeeping", "Economy", "Home Religion" or "Is Woman a Worker?", Stowe is pointing at the complexities of life in the after-war period for women and housewives.
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Uncle Tom's Cabin + The Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin (Presenting the Original Facts and Documents Upon Which the Story Is Founded)
Harriet Beecher stowe
- e-artnow
- 25 Octobre 2013
- 9788074849107
This carefully crafted ebook: "Uncle Tom's Cabin + The Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin (Presenting the Original Facts and Documents Upon Which the Story Is Founded)" contains 2 books in one volume and is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The book was subtitled "The anti-slavery classic which laid ground for the abolitionist cause and Civil War".
Uncle Tom's Cabin is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe, published in 1852. After the publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin, Southerners accused Stowe of misrepresenting slavery. In order to show that she had neither lied about slavery nor exaggerated the plight of enslaved people, she compiled The Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin.
The Key to Uncle Tom's Cabin was published to document the veracity of the depiction of slavery in Stowe's anti-slavery novel Uncle Tom's Cabin. First published in 1853, the book also provides insights into Stowe's own views on slavery. The book was subtitled "Presenting the Original Facts and Documents upon Which the Story Is Founded, Together with Corroborative Statements Verifying the Truth of the Work".
Harriet Beecher Stowe ( 1811 - 1896) was an American abolitionist and author. Her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin was a depiction of life for African Americans under slavery. It energized anti-slavery forces in the American North, while provoking widespread anger in the South. She wrote more than 20 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential both for her writings and her public stands on social issues of the day. -
Extrait : "A une heure avancée d'une glaciale après-midi de février, deux gentils hommes étaient assis, en tiers avec une bouteille, dans une confortable salle à manger de la ville de P***, au Kentucky. Pas un domestique n'était présent, et les chaises rapprochées indiquaient que le sujet en question était chaudement débattu."
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Après le retentissant succès de La Case de l'Oncle Tom un petit nombre de nouvelles et de romans d'Harriet Beecher Stowe furent traduits en français par des maisons d'édition protestantes, sans que la critique en renvoie beaucoup d'échos. Ces compositions tombées dans l'oubli valent pourtant leur temps de lecture, pour qui veut mieux connaître à la fois l'Amérique du XIXe siècle et le caractère d'une femme hors du commun. Bien qu'écrit à la première personne sous un masque masculin (Harry Henderson), on devine en effet dans Ma femme et moi des éléments autobiographiques de l'auteur, surtout ceux qui se rapportent à son enfance. Sans doute les oeuvres d'H.B.S. sont toutes dirigées par un but militant : il s'agit ici de plaider les droits de la femme dans le mariage, comme autrefois les droits des noirs dans une société esclavagiste. Le mouvement féministe des années 1970 aux US n'a d'ailleurs pas manqué d'essayer de récupérer à son compte le renom d'Harriet. Cependant l'atmosphère évangélique qui imprègne ses pages, reste le composant essentiel de leur parfum, qui communique encore aujourd'hui plaisir et sérénité à les lire.
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Met het schrijven van de anti-slavernij roman Dred (1856) kon Stowe, die vanwege haar roman Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) een hoop kritiek was toebedeeld, uit beide hoeken, van zowel confederaten als abolitionisten, diezelfde kritische stemmen van repliek dienen. Net als in haar beroemd geworden roman Uncle Tom's Cabin behandelt Stowe in Dred het probleem van de slavernij vanuit het perspectief van de slaaf. Ditmaal zijn de verhalen afkomstig van Nina Gordon, de minnares van een slaafhouder, en Dred, een zwarte revolutionair. Op deze manier worden tegenstrijdige overtuigingen over ras en slavernij tegen elkaar gesteld. Als tegenhanger van de passieve christen oom Tom roept Stowe in de figuur van Dred een personage in het leven dat gedreven wordt door vurige politieke en spirituele idealen. Actief verzet blijkt een mogelijkheid.
De Amerikaan Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was een schrijver en voorstander van het afschaffen van de slavernij. In haar romans, verhalen en reisboeken behandelde ze sociaalgevoelige thema's zoals de slavernij, waaronder De hut van oom Tom (1852) de beroemdste is. -
Oom Tom is een zwarte slaaf die aanzet geeft tot het vertellen van verhalen door medeslaven. Deze sentimentele roman portretteert de verschrikkelijke realiteit van het leven van de slaven, terwijl er tegelijkertijd bevestigd wordt dat liefde in een christelijke zin zelfs zoiets gruwelijks als het tot slaaf maken van de medemens te boven kan komen. De roman was na de Bijbel het bestverkochte boek van de negentiende eeuw, waardoor het een grote invloed uitoefende in het debat over het afschaffen van de slavernij. Van de roman wordt zelfs wel eens gezegd dat het aanzet gaf tot de Amerikaanse Burgeroorlog.
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Looking for a great love story? You have found it! This novel is told as both a sentimental romance and a humorous piece of historical fiction.
Taking place in Rhode Island the story revolves around Mary a devout but passionate woman living under humble conditions.
Mary is in love with James, even though he is skeptical of religion. When James supposedly drowns at sea, Mary is engaged to a minister, Dr. Hopkins, instead.
But the story does not end here. In fact, it has only just begun..
A captivating story of post revolutionary New England filled with both romance and drama. A must read for all you romantics, daredevils and drama-lovers! And of course recommended fans of Emily Dickinson and the Brontë sisters.
The daughter of a Calvinist preacher, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and ardent abolitionist, whose most famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" became the fiercest attack on slavery at the time. Stowe's influence reached much farther than literature, and marked politics and society, opening the world's eyes to the horrors of slavery. Stowe also wrote travel memoirs, numerous articles, letters, and short stories. -
Talking animals are always intriguing, and this wonderful collection of short fables is no exception.
These stories for children are told by animals, focusing on their point of view as they tell us about their quirky daily rituals and how they feel towards their human owners.
Through brilliant tales, the animals reveal how they are both similar to and different from us humans.
Follow the journey of the hen Mrs. Feathertop who suddenly hatches ducks, the squirrels that live in a house, and Mother Magpie as she gets into mischief. An entertaining, fun, and powerful book recommended for children, teenagers, and adults who love H.C. Andersen's fairy tales and Beatrix Potter.
The daughter of a Calvinist preacher, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and ardent abolitionist, whose most famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" became the fiercest attack on slavery at the time. Stowe's influence reached much farther than literature, and marked politics and society, opening the world's eyes to the horrors of slavery. Stowe also wrote travel memoirs, numerous articles, letters, and short stories. -
The Mayflower; or, Sketches of Scenes and Characters among the Descendants of the Pilgrims
Harriet Beecher-Stowe
- Saga Egmont
- World Classics
- 7 Octobre 2021
- 9788726644340
Pilgrims, colonialism, slavery, politics, romance - this book is packed with tales depicting the history of America spanning over 400 years.
Starting with the settlement of the pilgrims aboard the most important ship in US history, "The Mayflower" all the way to their descendants in the early 20th century. Exploring the remarkable and exciting history of the United States, Harriet Beecher Stowe describes serious events through the course of American history with a sense of humor that makes you want to keep reading.
The daughter of a Calvinist preacher, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and ardent abolitionist, whose most famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" became the fiercest attack on slavery at the time. Stowe's influence reached much farther than literature, and marked politics and society, opening the world's eyes to the horrors of slavery. Stowe also wrote travel memoirs, numerous articles, letters, and short stories. -
Woman in Sacred History: A Series of Sketches Drawn from Scriptural, Historical, and Legendary Sources
Harriet Beecher-Stowe
- Saga Egmont
- World Classics
- 7 Octobre 2021
- 9788726644357
In a series of biographical sketches, Stowe weaves a story of womanhood, describing Christianity's influence on the female image.
This religious portrayal begins with the Biblical story of Abraham's wife Sarah, working its way up to the heroines of the New Testament, most notably King Herod's Daughter, Mary Magdalene and Mary, mother of Jesus.
The book portrays the relentless spirit of females in everything they have had to endure and conquer throughout history. While at the same time creating a connection between these historical figures and modern day women in the exploration of themes such as family and identity.
Preceding any modern feminist revolutions, Stowe's collection is a must read for anyone who wants to learn about the history and expectations of half the population: women.
The daughter of a Calvinist preacher, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and ardent abolitionist, whose most famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" became the fiercest attack on slavery at the time. Stowe's influence reached much farther than literature, and marked politics and society, opening the world's eyes to the horrors of slavery. Stowe also wrote travel memoirs, numerous articles, letters, and short stories. -
The constant issue of society is: how can we make it better? Join Stowe's characters as they explore and discuss almost every topic you could dream of.
Through their conversations, critical social issues are revealed as they uncover religion, education, women's suffrage, fashion, and beauty all still relevant today.
Not only touching upon important and current discussions but doing so in an entertaining way, this book is great for anyone who wants to learn more about how society has both changed and stayed the same throughout history.
The daughter of a Calvinist preacher, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and ardent abolitionist, whose most famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" became the fiercest attack on slavery at the time. Stowe's influence reached much farther than literature, and marked politics and society, opening the world's eyes to the horrors of slavery. Stowe also wrote travel memoirs, numerous articles, letters, and short stories. -
Sunny Memories of Foreign Lands
Harriet Beecher-Stowe
- Saga Egmont
- World Classics
- 7 Octobre 2021
- 9788726644388
What are your sunny memories? In this book, Stowe shares hers as she goes on a bright trip to Europe, writing about her experiences through journals, diary entries and letters to her friends.
Visiting many different countries she offers picturesque details of different cultures, norms, and lifestyles. Never failing to state her opinion on each nation and its people, she paints a breathtaking picture of Europe.
Written through the eyes of an American woman, this book is an interesting guide and travelogue perfect for history-lovers and people full of insatiable wanderlust.
The daughter of a Calvinist preacher, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and ardent abolitionist, whose most famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" became the fiercest attack on slavery at the time. Stowe's influence reached much farther than literature, and marked politics and society, opening the world's eyes to the horrors of slavery. Stowe also wrote travel memoirs, numerous articles, letters, and short stories. -
Imagine the most dramatic romance you know. Now forget that one, because after reading this book, you will permanently be thinking of this one instead! The story about the young and beautiful Agnes, daughter of a Roman prince.
The tale takes place in Italy, at the infamous court of Pope Alexander VI. In secrecy, Agnes' father marries a young girl less fortunate than him, but suddenly leaves her again. When her mother dies of misery Agnes faces more trouble than she had never dreamt of.
Her grandmother takes her to the stunning coastal town of Sorrento, where Agnes finds that her beauty and humble lifestyle attracts many suitors. But like in real life not all of high quality.. This catapults her life into a series of dramatic and suspenseful adventures.
For fans of The Brontë sisters, Nicolas Sparks and Julia Quinn.
The daughter of a Calvinist preacher, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and ardent abolitionist, whose most famous novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin" became the fiercest attack on slavery at the time. Stowe's influence reached much farther than literature, and marked politics and society, opening the world's eyes to the horrors of slavery. Stowe also wrote travel memoirs, numerous articles, letters, and short stories. -
Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp
Harriet Beecher-Stowe
- Saga Egmont
- World Classics
- 9 Juillet 2021
- 9788726644463
With a subtitle like "A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp" you would be forgiven for thinking that this book is an antidote to joy, and when on top of that, you discover that Dred is not in fact Dredd - as in Judge Dredd, futuristic cop played by Sylvester Stallone in the 1995 movie of the same name - vigor and optimism might leave your body entirely. But fear not, somebody left the Stowe on after "Uncle Tom's Cabin" and Harriet is back with a vengeance.
The Great Dismal Swamp was a swamp in Virginia inhabited by thousands of escaped slaves for about 150 years in 18th and 19th century, one of whom is the titular character, Dred, an outspoken revolutionary. The story, however, is Nina Gordon's - the heiress of a failing plantation, her idealistic, liberal husband and their humane relationship with their slaves.
In some circles touted as superior to "Uncle Tom's Cabin", "Dred" is a slow-burning drama full of engaging characters sprinkled with the writer's abolitionist viewpoints. A solid pick if you had preferred Uncle Tom to have been more of a Malcolm X.
A thorn in the angry eyes of American slave owners, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and ardent abolitionist. Her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) became one of the most famous literary attacks on slavery at the time. The novel was also turned into a play and adapted to the movie screen more than once. The latest version from 1987 features Samuel L. Jackson, one of the most popular actors of his generation. Stowe also wrote numerous travel memoirs, letters, articles, and short stories - all crucial to the depiction of the injustice of African Americans we still hear about today. -
First published in 1866, `Little Foxes' is a form of self-help book by renowned author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Organised into seven different sections including `Irritability', `Self-Will' and `Intolerance', a wealth of advice is given as to how to oppose and avoid negative and self-destructive habits, thereby attaining a happy and peaceful existence within the family home. An intriguing insight into 19th century attitudes towards self-help and personal growth.
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author of novels, articles and memoirs, and was an ardent abolitionist. Stowe was born in Connecticut to a religious family. Her father was a Calvinist preacher and her mother died when she was just five years old. She received a traditional academic education - a rarity for girls at the time - and at the age of twenty-one she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. A major trading location, it was here that Stowe encountered people who had escaped slavery, and hearing their experiences would greatly influence her life and work. She married in 1850 and moved to Maine, where both she and her husband remained vocal critics of slavery, and actively supported the Underground Railroad. Her most famous novel `Uncle Tom's Cabin' was serialised and then published in 1852. It caught the attention of the American nation with its passionate opposition and emotional portrayal of the effects of slavery. She died in Connecticut in 1896 at the age of 85. -
Our Charley and What to do with Him
Harriet Beecher-Stowe
- Saga Egmont
- World Classics
- 26 Juillet 2021
- 9788726644418
A biographical book, Harriet Beecher Stowe's `Our Charley and What to do With Him' is based on her own brother Charles Edward Beecher - a wild, tempestuous child, and the youngest son in the family. Told as a series of individual stories about Charley, we learn that despite his mischief-making and the trouble he gives to his parents, Charley is a much loved and important member of the family. A fascinating insight into the early life of the Beecher family.
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author of novels, articles and memoirs, and was an ardent abolitionist. Stowe was born in Connecticut to a religious family. Her father was a Calvinist preacher and her mother died when she was just five years old. She received a traditional academic education - a rarity for girls at the time - and at the age of twenty-one she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. A major trading location, it was here that Stowe encountered people who had escaped slavery, and hearing their experiences would greatly influence her life and work. She married in 1850 and moved to Maine, where both she and her husband remained vocal critics of slavery, and actively supported the Underground Railroad. Her most famous novel `Uncle Tom's Cabin' was serialised and then published in 1852. It caught the attention of the American nation with its passionate opposition and emotional portrayal of the effects of slavery. She died in Connecticut in 1896 at the age of 85. -
The Lives and Deeds of our Self-made Men
Harriet Beecher-Stowe
- Saga Egmont
- World Classics
- 26 Juillet 2021
- 9788726644364
First published in 1872, Harriet Beecher Stowe's `The Lives and Deeds of our Self-Made Men' is a collection of sketches and biographies which focuses on well-known American figures who went on to become leaders, generals, and even Presidents. Famous names in the collection include Abraham Lincoln, Ulysses S. Grant, the editor Horace Greely and the lawyer and politician Edwin Stanton. Stowe stresses the importance of their Christian upbringings and the role that the land and American traditions have played in shaping these men, enabling them to reach their full potential. A fascinating insight into the lives of these American leaders from the famous writer and abolitionist.
Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author of novels, articles and memoirs, and was an ardent abolitionist. Stowe was born in Connecticut to a religious family. Her father was a Calvinist preacher and her mother died when she was just five years old. She received a traditional academic education - a rarity for girls at the time - and at the age of twenty-one she moved to Cincinnati, Ohio. A major trading location, it was here that Stowe encountered people who had escaped slavery, and hearing their experiences would greatly influence her life and work. She married in 1850 and moved to Maine, where both she and her husband remained vocal critics of slavery, and actively supported the Underground Railroad. Her most famous novel `Uncle Tom's Cabin' was serialised and then published in 1852. It caught the attention of the American nation with its passionate opposition and emotional portrayal of the effects of slavery. She died in Connecticut in 1896 at the age of 85. -
We and Our Neighbors
Harriet Beecher-Stowe
- Saga Egmont
- World Classics
- 13 Décembre 2021
- 9788726644456
What do expectations and social problems have to do with romance? How much does society decide who you should be with? Harry and Eva are about to find out!
In this sequel to Stowe's famous novel 'My Wife and I', Harry and Eva continue their relationship in New York only to find their romance has never been quite so challenging.
Skeptical of women's roles and their domestic positions, the story criticizes stale social norms. Lighthearted and entertaining, but also calling for a change, this is a delightful read reminiscent of other social critics such as Charles Dickens and Louisa May Alcott.
A thorn in the angry eyes of American slave owners, Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and ardent abolitionist. Her novel 'Uncle Tom's Cabin' (1852) became one of the most famous literary attacks on slavery at the time. The novel was also turned into a play and adapted to the movie screen more than once. The latest version from 1987 features Samuel L. Jackson, one of the most popular actors of his generation.
Stowe also wrote numerous travel memoirs, letters, articles, and short stories - all crucial to the depiction of the injustice of African Americans we still hear about today.