Thought by many to have helped lay the groundwork for the Civil War by stirring the empathy of Northern whites for the plight of Southern slaves, this novel follows the long-suffering, deeply religious Uncle Tom through the trials of...
Uncle Tom (Fictitious character)
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Auteur:Stowe, Harriet BeecherSommaire: -
Auteur:Thompson, CherylSommaire:From martyr to insult, how 'Uncle Tom' has influenced two centuries of racial politics. Jackie Robinson, President Barack Obama, Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, O.J. Simpson and Christopher Darden have all been accused of being...
