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Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe follows the parallel stories of Uncle Tom, a deeply devout enslaved man sold into the brutal hands of a Louisiana plantation owner, and Eliza, a courageous enslaved woman who escapes to seek freedom in Canada with her son Harry. The novel highlights the moral and physical struggles faced by enslaved individuals as they navigate the oppressive system of slavery. The book includes depictions of violence and abuse suffered by enslaved individuals.