Uncle Tom's Cabin

Everyman Academy

Buckle up, because today's episode of Everyman Academy has a lot of ground to cover.
Uncle Tom's Cabin was the most influential and widely read book of the 19th century. This novel, written by Harriet Beecher Stowe changed public opinion concerning slavery in the United States. Printing presses ran 24/7 to keep up with demand. Despite the massive impact of this novel, you don't hear so much about it these days.
More than a simple book analysis, Professor J.T. covers the topics of world slavery, scientific racism, and the minstrel show. No matter what you think you know about this book, you're bound to learn something new on today's episode of Everyman Academy.
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