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Harriet Beecher Stowe

Definition:

Harriet Beecher Stowe was an American writer and abolitionist best known for her novel "Uncle Tom's Cabin," which played a vital role in shaping public opinion towards slavery in the mid-19th century.

Senses:

1. Noun: A prominent female American author and abolitionist.
2. Noun: The pen name of Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Stowe.

Usage:

Sense 1:

Noun: Harriet Beecher Stowe's writings had a significant impact on the abolitionist movement in the United States.

Sample Sentence: Many consider Harriet Beecher Stowe to be one of the most influential novelists of her time.

Sense 2:

Noun: Under the pseudonym Harriet Beecher Stowe, she published various other works apart from "Uncle Tom's Cabin."

Sample Sentence: Do you think any other Harriet Beecher Stowe novel could surpass the success of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"?

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