Let Every Man Mind His Own Business by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1839): A Review
Title : Let Every Man Mind His Own Business Author : Harriet Beecher Stowe Publication Year : 1839 Pages : — Rating : ⭐⭐⭐ Genre : Temperance fiction Source : Ebook First off, I must say I had no clue we had a genre called “Temperance Fiction,” which promotes “total abstinence from alcoholic beverages.” I would have probably referred to it as didactic fiction, but hey, let's roll with it! Now, onto the story itself. If you’ve been following my reviews, you know I’m not exactly a fan of allegories or those heavy-handed tales that practically shout “Don’t!” or “Do!” at the reader. Yet, I find myself with a curious ambivalence toward this particular narrative, which offers a valuable moral about why “Every Man Should Mind His Own Business” is the wrong takeaway—100% wrong! The plot revolves around two star-crossed lovers, Edward and Augusta. Their cousin, playing the role of Mr. Temperance, tries to get them to sign a temperance pledge. But Edward, like many cocky young people...