Research Paper: Harriet Beecher Stowe

Harriet Beecher Stowe became one of the most famous writers, reformers, and
abolitionist women of the 1800’s in large part due to her best selling fictional book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Stowe became most recognized for Uncle Tom’s Cabin, written in 1852, which aroused considerable anti-slavery feelings before the Civil War began. In her writings about the evils of slavery, Harriet used her knowledge of the abolitionist movement and her vivid imagination, stirring many emotions and controversy on a nationwide level. As an avid writer, Harriet also contributed to periodicals and local publications in addition to her poetry, children’s books, and novels. She lived much of her life near slaves and did not believe in the institution of slavery; hence, inspiring her to become a voice for anti-slavery both in her writings and personal values and beliefs.
She was born, Harriet Elizabeth Beecher, the seventh child born to Lyman and Roxana Beecher on June 14, 1811 in Litchfield, Con...