Political Antislavery Discourse and American Literature of the 1850s

The book explores the interplay between political anti-slavery movements and American literature in the 1850s, highlighting how authors like Stowe, Whittier, Willis, and Whitman used their works to address the dangers of compromising with slavery. It argues that literature and political discourse were interconnected efforts aimed at awakening Northerners to their responsibilities in the fight against slavery, positioning individuals as key players in the historical narrative.