Uncle Tom's Cabin

When most people think of slavery, one of the first things that come to mind is the American Civil War. The next thing that people may think about is one of the most famous books ever written..."Uncle Tom's Cabin" by Harriet Beecher Stowe. Stowe was an American Abolitionist and author. Her novel, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" is an anti-slavery novel. The novel had profound affects on people's attitudes of African Americans and slavery. Even though "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published in 1852, nine years before the outbreak of the Civil War, a lot of people still associate the novel with the Civil War.
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" is not mandatory reading in schools. It is, however, a good piece that should be incorporated into high school Literature curriculum. It may be hard for some to understand with the writing style being different from the writing styles of the 21st century, but with patience, UTC is a great read.