¿Quién fue Harriet Beecher Stowe?

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Born in Connecticut in 1811, Harriet Beecher Stowe was an abolitionist, author, and playwright. The publication of her book, Uncle Tom’s Cabin, a scathing anti-slavery novel, fanned the flames that started the Civil War. The book’s emotional portrayal of the impact of slavery captured the nation’s attention. A best-seller in its time, Uncle Tom’s Cabin sealed Stowe’s reputations as one of the most influential anti-slavery voices in US history.