Routledge - The Publishing History of Uncle Tom's Cabin

Explore the complex legacy of one of the most influential antislavery novels in American history. This book-length study by Claire Parfait provides a detailed account of the tumultuous publishing journey of Uncle Tom's Cabin from 1852 to 2002. While the novel remains a center for discussions on race relations and serves as inspiration for theater, film, and dance, its print history has remained largely unexamined. This scholarly work examines the unique role the text played in U.S. publishing history. Parfait investigates the specific conditions surrounding female authorship and the evolution of copyright structures during this period. Readers will gain a deep understanding of the author-publisher relationship and how this single text shaped the landscape of the American book industry over a span of 150 years. It is an essential resource for those studying business and economic history within the literary world.