Black Beauty

Black Beauty, published in 1877, is Anna Sewell’s timeless novel told from the perspective of a horse. Chronicling the life, hardships, and kindnesses experienced by Black Beauty, the novel advocates for animal welfare and empathy. Sewell’s gentle but powerful narrative profoundly influenced public attitudes toward the humane treatment of horses. Combining vivid realism with moral earnestness, Black Beauty remains one of the most beloved children’s classics and a landmark in animal rights literature.