Popularity of Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Written in spare moments after doing housework, Serially published in the National Era (from June 5, 1851 to April 1, 1852) An overnight success---- sold 3000 copies the first day; Sold 350,000 copies in the first year; an international bestseller; translated into about 40 languages The nonfiction: A Key to Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1853)2013-12-30 15