I’m conducting an informal poll here. Ready? Here we go:

Without looking it up on the Internet (or anywhere else), can you tell me what Uncle Tom’s Cabin is about?

Can you tell me anything about the eponymous character?

If you read the book, when did you do so? In school or on your own?

Based on your existing knowledge of the book, what opinion do you have of it?

Answers in the comments, please. And no peeking!