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Book SynopsisPart of the Norton Library series The Norton Library edition of Uncle Tom's Cabinfeatures the text of the 1852 edition, including original woodcut illustrations. An introduction by Susan M. Ryan takes a lively and incisive look at the novel's historical and religious contexts, its political influence as well as its limits, and why Uncle Tom's Cabinwith all its controversiesendures as an American classic. The Norton Library is a growing collection of high-quality texts and translationsinfluential works of literature and philosophyintroduced and edited by leading scholars. Norton Library editions prepare readers for their first encounter with the works that they'll re-read over a lifetime. Inviting introductions highlight the work's significance and influence, providing the historical and literary context students need to dive in with confidence. Endnotes and an easy-to-read design deliver an uninterrupted reading experience, encouraging students to read the text first and refer
