Harriet Beecher Stowe (1811-1896) was an American abolitionist and author. She is best known for her novel "Uncle Tom`s Cabin", which depicts the harsh conditions for enslaved African Americans. "My Wife and I" is lesser-known Stowe`s novel, where she emphasized the importance of the marriage decision for men as well as women. The main character is Harry Henderson, the youngest son of a New England minister, who recounts his experiences through childhood, college, and his early career as a journalist.
