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when published in 1852, galvanized public opinion
against slavery in a way never seen before. The story
follows the lives of two slaves: Eliza, who escapes
slavery with her son, and Tom, who must endure
humiliation, abuse, and torture inflicted by his owners.
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journeys by providing summaries and commentaries on each
chapter of the novel. Critical essays give you insight
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novel′s structure and Gothic elements. Other features
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