Harriet Beecher Stowe Writer

Harriet Elisabeth Beecher Stowe (/stoʊ/; June 14, 1811 – July 1, 1896) was an American abolitionist and author. Her novel Uncle Tom's Cabin (1852) was a depiction of life for African Americans under slavery; it reached millions as a novel and play, and became influential in the United States and United Kingdom. It energized anti-slavery forces in the American North, while provoking widespread anger in the South. She wrote more than 20 books, including novels, three travel memoirs, and collections of articles and letters. She was influential for both her writings and her public stands on social issues of the day.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Beecher Harriet Elisabeth
Pseudonym	Christopher Crowfield
Birth date	June 14, 1811
Birth name	Harriet Elisabeth Beecher
Birth place	Connecticut , Litchfield Connecticut , United States
Date of death	July 01, 1896
Place of death	Connecticut , Hartford Connecticut , United States
Spouse	Calvin Ellis Stowe