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Dred is the story of Nina Gordon, an impetuous young heiress to a large southern plantation, whose land is rapidly becoming worthless. It is run competently by one of Nina's slaves, Harry, who endures a murderous rivalry with Nina's brother Tom Gordon, a drunken, cruel slaveowner.
- Harriet Beecher Stowe
- 1856
In the midst of this turmoil, Harriet Beecher Stowe published Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp, her second popular novel, which addressed the question of slavery, as she had previously done in Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1851). Dred focuses on slave owners and their slaves in the South, with particular emphasis on the mistreatment of slaves.
Through the compelling stories of Nina Gordon, the mistress of a slave plantation, and Dred, a black revolutionary, Stowe brings to life conflicting beliefs about race, the institution of slavery, and the possibilities of violent resistance.
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Through the compelling stories of Nina Gordon, the mistress of a slave plantation, and Dred, a black revolutionary, Stowe brings to life conflicting beliefs about race, the institution of slavery, and the possibilities of violent resistance.
The Great Dismal Swamp was a swamp in Virginia inhabited by thousands of escaped slaves for about 150 years in 18th and 19th century, one of whom is the titular character, Dred, an outspoken...
Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp is the second popular novel from American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. It was first published in two volumes by Phillips, Sampson and Company in 1856.
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Jun 30, 2017 · Summary. "Dred: A Tale of the Great Dismal Swamp" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a historical novel written in the mid-19th century. The book explores themes of slavery, morality, and human relationships against the backdrop of the American South, particularly focusing on the lives of enslaved individuals and the complex dynamics between different ...
