Author |
Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896 |
Editor |
Fogowitz, Andrea H., 1858-1909 |
Translator |
Suppanen, Aatto, 1855-1898 |
Uniform Title |
Uncle Tom's cabin. Finnish
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Title |
Setä Tuomon tupa
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Note |
Translation of: Uncle Tom's Cabin
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Note |
Reading ease score: 50.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Credits |
Produced by Matti Järvinen, Tuija Lindholm and Distributed Proofreaders Europe
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Summary |
"Setä Tuomon tupa" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story is set on a plantation in Kentucky and focuses on the lives of enslaved individuals, particularly highlighting the character of Uncle Tom, who is faithful and deeply religious, and Edward Shelby, a young boy who befriends him. The narrative reflects themes of slavery, compassion, and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters amid the harsh realities of their existence. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the Shelby family, who own a sizable plantation where Uncle Tom serves as a trusted slave. Mr. Shelby faces financial difficulties and is pressured to sell Uncle Tom and a young boy named Harry to pay off his debts. Despite his good nature and kind treatment of his slaves, Mr. Shelby's circumstances force him into a morally troubling position. The beginning sets the stage for the impending struggles and heart-wrenching decisions that will unfold as the characters navigate the oppressive system of slavery, emphasizing the close relationships between the enslaved individuals and their masters as well as the personal impact of the looming sale on their lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
Finnish |
LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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Subject |
Slavery -- Fiction
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Subject |
Didactic fiction
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Subject |
Political fiction
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Subject |
Master and servant -- Fiction
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Subject |
African Americans -- Fiction
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Subject |
Southern States -- Fiction
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Subject |
Fugitive slaves -- Fiction
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Subject |
Plantation life -- Fiction
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Subject |
Uncle Tom (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Subject |
Enslaved persons -- Fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
16392 |
Release Date |
Jul 30, 2005 |
Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
Downloads |
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