"Aunt Phillis's Cabin; Or, Southern Life As It Is" by Mary H. Eastman, is a story set in a small Virginia town during the mid-19th century that looks at the intricate relationships between a Southern family and their enslaved servants. The story centers on the Westons, a family known for their kindness, and their interactions with figures such as Aunt Peggy and Bacchus, shedding light on the complex dynamics inherent in the institution of slavery. The novel explores themes of servitude, camaraderie, and the societal norms of the time, offering a critical look into Southern life as it reflects on the lives of those enslaved on the Weston estate and their perceived happiness. Through these characters and their interactions, the narrative invites a deeper reflection on the moral and social issues of the period, capturing the essence of a society grappling with the complexities of slavery and the human connections that persist within it.
Aunt Phillis's Cabin; Or, Southern Life As It Is
By Mary H. (Mary Henderson) Eastman
In a small Southern town, the lives of a kind family and their enslaved servants become intertwined, revealing both the joys and sorrows of a society grappling with ethical conflicts.
Summary
About the AuthorMary Henderson Eastman was an American historian and novelist who is noted for her works about Native American life. She was also an advocate of slavery in the United States. In response to Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery Uncle Tom's Cabin, Eastman defended Southern slaveholding society by writing Aunt Phillis's Cabin: or, Southern Life As It Is (1852), which earned her considerable fame. She was the wife of the American illustrator and army officer Seth Eastman.
Mary Henderson Eastman was an American historian and novelist who is noted for her works about Native American life. She was also an advocate of slavery in the United States. In response to Harriet Beecher Stowe's anti-slavery Uncle Tom's Cabin, Eastman defended Southern slaveholding society by writing Aunt Phillis's Cabin: or, Southern Life As It Is (1852), which earned her considerable fame. She was the wife of the American illustrator and army officer Seth Eastman.
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