Harriet Beecher Stowe

Oldtown Fireside Stories

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Produktbeschreibung

Step back in time to 19th-century New England with Harriet Beecher Stowe's "Oldtown Fireside Stories," a charming collection of short stories illuminating the lives of women and the rhythms of domestic life. These tales, reminiscent of cozy evenings spent gathered around the hearth, offer a warm and humorous glimpse into a bygone era. Stowe, celebrated for her insightful portrayals of American society, brings her keen observational skills to these stories. Experience the everyday joys and challenges of women navigating their roles in a historical landscape. "Oldtown Fireside Stories" provides a captivating window into the past, showcasing the enduring strength and spirit of community. Rediscover these literary gems, meticulously prepared for republication, and experience the enduring appeal of these historical, literary stories. A delightful addition to any collection, these tales offer a unique perspective on American fiction. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 78
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 122g
• ISBN-13: 9781022934030
• ISBN-10: 1022934031
• Artikelnr.: 74072645

Autorenporträt

Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American author and abolitionist. Born into the influential Beecher family, a mainstay of New England progressive political life, Stowe was raised in a devoutly Calvinist household. Educated in the Classics at the Hartford Female Seminary, Stowe moved to Cincinnati in 1832 to join her recently relocated family. There, she participated in literary and abolitionist societies while witnessing the prejudice and violence faced by the city's African American population, many of whom had fled north as escaped slaves. Living in Brunswick, Maine with her husband and children, Stowe supported the Underground Railroad while criticizing the recently passed Fugitive Slave Law of 1850. The following year, the first installment of Uncle Tom's Cabin was published in The National Era, a prominent abolitionist newspaper. Published in book form in 1852, Uncle Tom's Cabin was an immediate international success, serving as a crucial catalyst for the spread of abolitionist sentiment around the United States in the leadup to the Civil War. She spent the rest of her life between Florida and Connecticut working as a writer, editor, and activist for married women's rights.