A book ignited a civil war
"Know Everything About World Famous Works" (Part 68)
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1. Classic excerpt from "La Dame aux Camélias": Life is truly wonderful, depending on which glasses you wear to see it. The mind is narrow, yet it harbors thoughts; the eyes are just a small point, yet they can gaze upon the vast expanse of heaven and earth.
Secondly, acquiring a heart untouched by the experience of being attacked is akin to taking possession of a city unguarded.
When people mention "La Dame aux Camélias", what comes to mind first is not a prostitute, but a beautiful, lovely, and sympathetic woman. This is where Dumas' success lies.
Fourth, "Uncle Tom's Cabin" was published 10 years before the American Civil War, during which the American abolitionist movement was in full swing. Both the author and her husband were staunch abolitionists.
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" was first serialized in the "National Era" publication in 1852, immediately sparking strong reactions and receiving an unparalleled welcome. It is regarded as one of the causes of the American Civil War.
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