This 19th century best-selling novel about human trafficking, violence and slavery follows Tom, a middle-aged, enslaved African-American slave. As Tom is sold again and again, his life fully depends on the mercy and goodwill of his current owner… The novel is praised for having laid the groundwork for the abolition of slavery, but also harshly criticized for having created and popularised racial stereotypes.

Suitable for interdisciplinary teaching, primarily in the subjects History, and Politics.

Novel · United States · 1852