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Uncle Tom's Cabin

By: Harriet Beecher Stowe
Narrated by: Richard Allen
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 Uncle Tom's Cabin opens with a Kentucky farmer named Arthur Shelby facing the loss of his farm because of debts. Even though he and his wife, Emily Shelby, believe that they have a benevolent relationship with their slaves, Shelby decides to raise the needed funds by selling two of them - Uncle Tom, a middle-aged man with a wife and children, and Harry, the son of Emily Shelby's maid Eliza - to a slave trader. Emily Shelby hates the idea of doing this because she had promised her maid that her child would never be sold; Emily's son, George Shelby, hates to see Tom go because he sees the old man as his friend and mentor.

When Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in 1852, it became an international blockbuster, selling more than 300,000 copies in the United States alone in its first year. Progressive for her time, Harriet Beecher Stowe was one of the earliest writers to offer a shockingly realistic depiction of slavery. Her stirring indictment and portrait of human dignity in the most inhumane circumstances enlightened hundreds of thousands of people by revealing the human costs of slavery, which had until then been cloaked and justified by the racist misperceptions of the time.

Public Domain (P)2008 Tantor Classics Fiction Genre Fiction Literary Fiction

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Critic reviews

"It is a compelling adventure story with richly drawn stories & has earned a place in both literary & American history. " ( Barnes & Noble)
All stars
Most relevant  
and so genuine. the author was a leader of her time, conclusion still relevant today.

very insightful account written with such accuracy

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A bit difficult to listen to in these more "enlightened" days......but like "Bury my heart at Wounded Knee' it shows some of the horrors on which the US was founded...

A "must read'....

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World changing, highlights the power of Jesus to overcome all evil. Very relevant to today's slave crisis.

A story steeped in true Christian grace

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This was a bit of a marathon and of its time, but a classic worthy of the name and worth the time taken.

A long but informative narrative

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I really enjoyed this story that we all hear so much about. I find this book a thought provoking novel and reflecting on when it was written think it is an essential read when thinking about America’s history. I would recommend this to everyone to read/ listen to - well worth the investment of time.

Great story

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A moving story beautifully read. It becomes rather wordy and preaching but is obviously honest & sincere in its message.

Excellent narration

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There are no words to explain the phenomenal book here. Read it. if there is only one book you will ever read or listen to then make it this one. the narration was perfect and you could really see the charecters when each was presented. I am quite a hardy person but even I succumbed to the emotion presented within the book and within the narration that was executed with perfecion by Richard Allen. 10 out of 10 in all aspects!

wow. just... wow

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A superb performance of a classic, but still controversial work. Allen’s voice is perfect for this novel, and his characterisation is spot on. His singing is also mesmerising. A wonderful way to lift those passages where the slaves sing psalms and spirituals. He brings the characters to life in striking manner.

A Brilliant Performance

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I have wanted to read this book since reading Sue Monk Kidd's 'The invention of wings' about two sisters who were abolitionists. The first version I bought of this audio book was diabolical. The narration was awful. The narrator on this one , Richard Allen, however was first class. He really brought the characters to life. This book has reply affected me and was great to listen to.One of those books where you find many excuses to take a longer route, drive slower, go for long walks or ignore conversations so you can continue listening. Would highly recommend to anyone who would like to hear more personal accounts of slavery based on real life experiences.

Fantastic narration

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This is a moving account of the lives of enslaved people in the Southern States of the USA before the civil war. It confronted the people of the day with a moving account of what it means to be a slave. I was in tears as I listened to these accounts.

A Fact Based Revelation in narrative form

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