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Antifanaticism
''Antifanaticism: A Tale of the South'' is an 1853 plantation fiction novel by Martha Haines Butt. Overview ''Antifanaticism'' is one of several examples of the plantation literature genre that appeared in reaction to the anti-slavery novel ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' by Harriet Beecher Stowe, which had been criticised as inaccurately depicting slaveholders and slavery in general. Authors from the Southern United States sought to rectify this through their own series of pro-slavery novels. Examples of these include: ''Aunt Phillis's Cabin'' (1852), '' Uncle Robin, in His Cabin in Virginia, and Tom Without One in Boston'' (1853) and ''The Planter's Northern Bride'' (1854). Butt explains in her novel that ''Antifanaticism'' is her first novel, and invites Stowe herself to the south to see that the events of the book, though fictional, are based on reality rather than fiction, which she accuses Stowe of doing in the creation of ''Uncle Tom's Cabin''. Title The term ''Antifanatici ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Martha Haines Butt
Martha Haines Butt (after marriage, Bennett; November 22, 1833 – February 9, 1871) was an American proslavery author primarily known by her maiden name. She was a contributor to various periodicals and magazines, in both the North and South. At the age of 19, she published '' Antifanaticism: A Tale of the South'', an 1853 plantation fiction novel. Though she had written anti-woman's rights editorials in the 1850s, by 1870, she supported women's suffrage. Biography Martha Haines Butt was born in Norfolk, Virginia, November 22, 1833. She was an only child. Her father, Francis Butt, was of English ancestry; her mother, Mary Ann Morriss Butt, a milliner, was of French ancestry. During the period of 1847–50, Butt was educated at Patapsco Female Institute in Ellicott's Mills, near Baltimore, and received her diploma there. She was presented with a gold medal and the degree of A. M. ( Artium Magister) by Harrisburg Female College. Butt's first appearance in print was at the age ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fanaticism
Fanaticism (from the Latin adverb ''fānāticē'' ren-''fānāticus''; enthusiastic, ecstatic; raging, fanatical, furious is a belief or behavior involving uncritical zeal or an obsessive enthusiasm. Definitions Philosopher George Santayana defines ''fanaticism'' as "redoubling your effort when you have forgotten your aim". The fanatic displays very strict standards and little tolerance for contrary ideas or opinions. Tõnu Lehtsaar has defined the term ''fanaticism'' as the pursuit or defence of something in an extreme and passionate way that goes beyond normality. Religious fanaticism is defined by blind faith, the persecution of dissidents and the absence of reality. Causes Fanaticism is a result from multiple cultures interacting with one another. Fanaticism occurs most frequently when a leader makes minor variations on already existing beliefs, which then drives the followers into a frenzy. In this case, fanaticism is used as an adjective describing the nature of certa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1853 In Literature
This article contains information about the literary events and publications of 1853. Events *January 28 – Charlotte Brontë's novel, ''Villette'', appears, its publication having been delayed in order to allow ''Ruth'', by her friend Elizabeth Gaskell, to be given a head start in the press. *September – The 20th and final instalment of Charles Dickens's ''Bleak House'' is published, followed shortly by its book publication. *November – Poet Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald completes the Estonian national epic ''Kalevipoeg'' but Russian censorship makes it impossible to publish. *November 25 – English poet Alfred Tennyson settles at Farringford House on the Isle of Wight. *December 27 – Charles Dickens gives the first of his public readings of his own works, in Birmingham Town Hall (England) to the Industrial and Literary Institute, repeated three days later to an audience of working people and including an adaptation of ''A Christmas Carol''; these are very successful and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anti-Tom Novels
Anti-Tom literature consists of the 19th century pro-slavery novels and other literary works written in response to Harriet Beecher Stowe's ''Uncle Tom's Cabin''. Also called plantation literature, these writings were generally written by authors from the Southern United States. Books in the genre attempted to show that slavery was beneficial to African Americans and that the evils of slavery as depicted in Stowe's book were overblown and incorrect. ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' First published in serialized form from 1851–52 (in the abolitionist journal ''The National Era''), and in book form in 1852, ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' by Harriet Beecher Stowe quickly became the best-selling novel of the 19th century (and the second best-selling book of the century after the Bible). This abolitionist novel focused on the evils of slavery and was inspired by the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act two years before, which punished those who aided runaway slaves. The book was highly controver ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aunt Phillis's Cabin
''Aunt Phillis's Cabin; or, Southern Life as It Is'' by Mary Henderson Eastman is a plantation fiction novel, and is perhaps the most read anti-Tom novel in American literature. It was published by Lippincott, Grambo & Co. of Philadelphia in 1852 as a response to Harriet Beecher Stowe's ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'', published earlier that year. The novel sold 20,000–30,000 copies, far fewer than Stowe's novel, but still a strong commercial success and bestseller. Based on her growing up in Warrenton, Virginia, of an elite planter family, Eastman portrays plantation owners and slaves as mutually respectful, kind, and happy beings. Overview Published in 1852, ''Aunt Phillis's Cabin'' contains contrasts and comparisons to the anti-slavery novel, ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' by Harriet Beecher Stowe, which was published earlier that year. It serves as an antithesis; Eastman's novel deliberately referred to the situation in Stowe's ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'', where plantation owners abuse thei ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anti-Tom Literature
Anti-Tom literature consists of the 19th century pro-slavery novels and other literary works written in response to Harriet Beecher Stowe's ''Uncle Tom's Cabin''. Also called plantation literature, these writings were generally written by authors from the Southern United States. Books in the genre attempted to show that slavery was beneficial to African Americans and that the evils of slavery as depicted in Stowe's book were overblown and incorrect. ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' First published in serialized form from 1851–52 (in the abolitionist journal ''The National Era''), and in book form in 1852, ''Uncle Tom's Cabin'' by Harriet Beecher Stowe quickly became the best-selling novel of the 19th century (and the second best-selling book of the century after the Bible). This abolitionist novel focused on the evils of slavery and was inspired by the passage of the Fugitive Slave Act two years before, which punished those who aided runaway slaves. The book was highly controversi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1853 American Novels
Events January–March * January 6 – Florida Governor Thomas Brown signs legislation that provides public support for the new East Florida Seminary, leading to the establishment of the University of Florida. * January 8 – Taiping Rebellion: Zeng Guofan is ordered to assist the governor of Hunan in organising a militia force to search for local bandits. * January 12 – Taiping Rebellion: The Taiping army occupies Wuchang. * January 19 – Giuseppe Verdi's opera ''Il Trovatore'' premieres in performance at Teatro Apollo in Rome. * February 10 – Taiping Rebellion: Taiping forces assemble at Hanyang, Hankou, and Wuchang, for the march on Nanjing. * February 12 – The city of Puerto Montt is founded in the Reloncaví Sound, Chile. * February 22 – Washington University in St. Louis is founded as Eliot Seminary. * March – The clothing company Levi Strauss & Co. is founded in the United States. * March 4 – Inauguration of Franklin Pierce as 14th President of the Uni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
