The novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe that depicted the harsh realities of slave life in America is "Uncle Tom's Cabin." Published in 1852, the book played a crucial role in shaping public opinion against slavery in the United States and Britain. It tells the story of Uncle Tom, a Black man, and his experiences under the brutal conditions of slavery, highlighting the moral and ethical dilemmas surrounding the institution. The novel humanized the plight of enslaved people, eliciting empathy and prompting abolitionist sentiments; it is often credited with contributing to the anti-slavery movement in the years leading up to the Civil War.