One derogated as compliant, ignoring hearts unbroken, cheerful earnest optimism (5,3)

Guardian Cryptic #29541 | 24 Across | 2024-11-15
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Outside letters (ignoring hearts) of UnbrokeN CheerfuL EarnesT OptimisM, referring to the novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe

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