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Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe

    Harriet Beecher Stowe was an American author and abolitionist whose work became a pivotal force against slavery. Her writing deeply explored the moral dilemmas and social injustices of her era. Through compelling narratives and powerful characters, she made complex political issues tangible to a vast audience. Her literary legacy lies in her ability to transform literature into a catalyst for social change and moral awakening.

    Chaloupka strýčka Toma
    La capanna dello zio Tom
    Betty's Bright Idea
    We and Our Neighbours, Or the Records of an Unfashionable Street
    Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among the Lowly. Illustr. Ed. Designs by Billings
    Poganuc People: Their Loves and Lives
    • Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin has been one of the most influential books of the 19th century in America and abroad. This story, first published in 1852, is a powerful and brave account of how slavery destroyed the lives of black people in the United States by portraying the stories of Tom, Eliza, Topsy, and other enslaved individuals. With powerful storytelling and beautiful illustrations, this book remains a must-read, highlighting the power of resistance and compassion in the face of oppression. Anyone interested in American history, Black history, or the evolution of the abolitionist movement should consider this book essential.

      Uncle Tom's Cabin: Or, Life Among the Lowly. Illustr. Ed. Designs by Billings
    • Betty's Bright Idea

      And Other Stories (1876)

      • 132 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The book is a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and notations. This edition aims to protect and promote the original literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality reprints that remain true to the source material.

      Betty's Bright Idea
    • Známý román, jehož děj se odehrává kolem r. 1850 na Jihu Spojených států amerických, vypráví o krutosti otrokářství, ale také o odvaze těch, kteří se snažili tento nelidský systém změnit. Pan Shelby je vážený a poměrně zámožný muž, ale vlastní vinou se dostane do dluhů. Jeho směnka se dostane do rukou otrokáři, který chce situaci vyřešit koupí některých Shelbyho otroků. Vybere si nejcennějšího otroka Toma a malého Harryho, syna manželčiny komorné Elizy. Tom situaci přijímá trpně, protože chápe, že když to nebude on, bude to někdo jiný. Eliza se ale svého dítěte odmítá vzdát a v noci uprchne. Tak se román rozvětvuje na dvě dějové linie. Cestu Elizy a dalších otroků za svobodou a cestu Toma, který s dalšími podobně postiženými čeká, kdo se stane jeho novým pánem.

      Chaloupka strýčka Toma