A Letter on "Uncle Tom\'s cabin"

By Arthur Helps

Book Overview

A Letter on Uncle Tom's Cabin is a book written by Arthur Helps in 1852. The book is a response to the popular novel Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, which was published two years earlier. In his letter, Helps discusses the impact of Stowe's book on society and offers his own thoughts on the issue of slavery in America.Helps begins by acknowledging the power of Stowe's novel, which he describes as ""one of the most remarkable books of the age."" He notes that the book has had a profound impact on public opinion, both in America and abroad, and has helped to raise awareness of the evils of slavery.However, Helps also offers a critique of Stowe's work, arguing that it is overly sentimental and simplistic in its portrayal of the issue of slavery. He suggests that Stowe's portrayal of the slave characters as entirely virtuous and the white characters as entirely evil is unrealistic and does not accurately reflect the complexities of the situation.In addition to his critique of Stowe's novel, Helps also offers his own thoughts on the issue of slavery. He argues that slavery is a moral issue that cannot be justified on any grounds, and that it is the duty of all people to work towards its abolition.Overall, A Letter on Uncle Tom's Cabin is an important historical document that provides insight into the debates surrounding the issue of slavery in the mid-19th century. It is a thoughtful and nuanced response to one of the most influential books of the era, and it offers valuable perspective on the ongoing struggle for social justice.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104595389
• ISBN13: 9781104595388
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"