Uncle Tom's Cabin (version 2)
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Read by Larraine Paquette
This is a deeply moving novel centered around the lives of Uncle Tom and others and which very effectively portrays the suffering caused by the practice of slavery in the American South, prior to and during the time of the Civil War.
It also provides a fascinating character study of a wide variety of people, including various slave owners, families of slave owners, traders, bystanders, the slaves themselves, and participants in the underground railroad. On one hand there is the ignorance, false mindsets, indifference and even blatant cruelty and abuse on the part of some, and on the other hand there is great love and compassion and sacrifice on the part of others. This was the best-selling novel of the 19th Century and is said to have helped fuel the cause of the abolitionists. (Summary by Larraine Paquette and Wikipedia) (21 hr 2 min)
Chapters
In Which the Reader is Introduced to a Man of Humanity | 26:33 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Mother | 8:40 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Husband and Father | 13:56 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
An Evening in Uncle Tom's Cabin | 32:20 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Showing the Feelings of Living Property on Changing Owners | 24:35 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Discovery | 27:05 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Mother's Struggle | 35:06 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Eliza's Escape | 42:37 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
In Which It Appears That a Senator is But a Man | 44:29 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Property is Carried Off | 26:57 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
In Which Property Gets into an Improper State of Mind | 36:27 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Select Incident of Lawful Trade | 46:26 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Quaker Settlement | 24:10 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Evangeline | 27:07 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Of Tom's New Master, and Various Other Matters | 44:32 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Tom's Mistress and Her Opinions | 52:28 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Freeman's Defence | 43:56 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Miss Ophelia's Experiences and Opinions | 44:34 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Miss Ophelia's Experiences and Opinions Continued | 57:05 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Topsy | 42:19 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Kentuck | 13:26 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
"The Grass Withereth- the Flower Fadeth" | 19:29 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Henrique | 20:23 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Foreshadowings | 18:14 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Little Evangelist | 13:53 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Death | 35:55 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
"This is the Last of Earth" | 21:01 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Reunion | 39:00 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Unprotected | 21:05 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Slave Warehouse | 27:49 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Middle Passage | 17:34 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Dark Places | 22:45 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Cassy | 21:02 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Quadroon's Story | 32:51 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Tokens | 18:30 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Emmeline and Cassy | 18:58 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Liberty | 19:34 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Victory | 31:05 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Stratagem | 30:25 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Martyr | 20:48 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Young Master | 18:25 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
An Authentic Ghost Story | 17:49 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Results | 22:26 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
The Liberator | 10:35 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Concluding Remarks | 27:48 | Read by Larraine Paquette |
Reviews
Extraordinary novel. Beautifully written.
Dr Dan
This is a must-read/listen novel. It is beautifully written. The author has a phenomenal command of the English language. Her writing is absolutely brilliant. She’s a creative genius. This story powerfully illustrates the horrors of slavery and conflicting views on it. It’s an amazing look at the psychological, religious and philosophical loopholes that permitted slavery to thrive in our country for so many years. The reader has a pleasant voice though tends to be monotonal and misprounces a lot of words.
Well, No Wonder!
Sherry Woomert
Yes! No wonder this story was not required reading in our public schools. It is very sorrowful and revealing about our human nature. I am impressed with the persuasive story telling of Mrs. Stowe and her reasoned arguments for logical thinking and obedience to Godly principals.
Thank you Larraine Paquette
Guy
I'm trying to give 5 stars but the app insists on 4.5 :( Outstanding reading. Strong book.
A LibriVox Listener
Beautiful, powerfull, life changing work by author, Prof . Stowe. Excellent treatment by Ms Pquette as the Reader
Great Reading!
A LibriVox Listener
A good, clear, consistent reading.
Overlook
Karen Leonard
if you were mind to, you could overlook the language which is used. particularly the N word. you will find in the context of this book great faith. A wonderful people that tried their best to overcome the horrors of slavery. You will also hear the triumphs of the oppressed. It's history! I don't think a blind eye should be turned to this. I think it should be taught with both sides views and comments. That is just what Harriet Beecher Stowe was trying to accomplish Yes, I do think the N word needs to be omitted. You are, however doing the world an injustice by banning this literary accomplishment! People already know what slavery is, "unfortunately" let us not turn a blind eye to history lest we repeat it!
Fantastic
CATHERINE ELLIS
This reader was awesome. The intonation and inflection really brought the story alive for me. I felt like I was "right there"! I have always wanted to read this book and I am so thankful for Librivox and its lovely cast of readers! Thank you Larraine! Thank you Librivox!
like the tongue
Autumn Dale
easy to follow