Portrait of Harriet Beacher Stowe - Home at Portland, Maine
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Portrait of Harriet Beacher Stowe - Home at Portland, Maine
Portrait of Harriet Beacher Stowe and her Home at Portland, Maine - Home of the Pearl - Orrs Island. Date: 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Harriet Maine Pearl Portland Stowe
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This portrait captures the renowned American author Harriet Beecher Stowe in the tranquil setting of her beloved home at Portland, Maine. The photograph, taken in the 1910s, reveals Stowe's warm and expressive gaze, suggesting a woman of deep intellect and profound emotions. The backdrop of her residence, named "The Pearl," located on Orrs Island, adds to the serene ambiance of the image. Harriet Beecher Stowe is best known for her influential novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which was published in 1852 and is considered a significant work in the abolitionist movement. The novel's powerful narrative and vivid characterizations brought the realities of slavery to the forefront of public consciousness, fueling the growing anti-slavery sentiment in the United States. After the publication of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," Stowe and her family moved to Maine, seeking refuge from the public attention and the harsh criticism that followed her literary success. The peaceful environment of Portland and Orrs Island provided Stowe with the solace she needed to continue her writing and to focus on her family. The home at Portland, Maine, became a cherished retreat for the author, offering her the inspiration and respite she required to pen her later works. The photograph, with its intimate portrayal of Harriet Beecher Stowe and her beloved home, offers a glimpse into the life of this remarkable woman and the place that held a special place in her heart. The image invites us to reflect on the enduring legacy of Stowe's literary contributions and the profound impact they had on American history.
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