Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852)
0.2408Canon Score · ranked #52 all time
Aggregated from 3 of 14 authoritative lists, weighted by authority and adjusted for each list's scope and age. How scoring works →
About the book
This unforgettable novel tells the story of Tom, a devoutly Christian slave who chooses not to escape bondage for fear of embarrassing his master. However, he is soon sold to a slave trader and sent down the Mississippi, where he must endure brutal treatment. This is a powerful tale of the extreme cruelties of slavery, as well as the price of loyalty and morality. When first published, it helped to solidify the anti-
Why it ranks #52
Every list on which Uncle Tom’s Cabin appears, with its position as published.
| List | Authority | Position |
|---|---|---|
| BBC 100 Stories That Shaped the World | Major international poll | #2 / 100 |
| Guardian 1000 Novels (2009) | Critics' canon | Selected |
| 1001 Books You Must Read (union) | Critics' canon | Selected |