Black Beauty by Anna Sewell (1820 –1878) is a story about a horse named Black Beauty who endures cruelty and kindness. The story is narrated through the horse's point of view and the aim of the author was to portray the themes of inducing kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses. Anna Sewell was an English novelist and wrote the book during the last few years of her life. It became an instant success after it was first published in 1877 but Anna died five months after it was published. It is considered as one of the best-selling books of all time.<br><br>This book was published in 1902 in a physical book format and is now republished in ebook format by Mermaids Classics. This digital edition is beautifully formatted with an active Table of Contents that goes directly to each chapter of the story. <br><br>Mermaids Classics, an imprint of Mermaids Publishing brings the very best of classic literature to a modern era of digital reading by producing high quality books in ebook format.
"Black Beauty" is Anna Sewell's classic tale of a horse living in 19th century England. The novel follows the story of a young colt through its life and the experiences it has as it passes from master to master. Black Beauty's experiences are one of both cruelty and kindness. «Black Beauty» masterfully explores the relation between men and animals and strives to impress upon the reader that all animals should be treated with kindness and compassion.
First published in 1877, “Black Beauty” is Anna Sewell’s classic tale of a horse living in 19th century England. Having been injured in early childhood, Anna Sewell would have difficulty walking for most of her life. As such she had to rely on horse-drawn carriages to get around. It was this experience that inspired her love of horses. “Black Beauty” is a fictional autobiography told from the perspective of the horse. This use of an anthropomorphic protagonist was ground-breaking for its time. The novel follows the story of a young colt through his life, from his early carefree days with his mother on an English farm, to his difficult life pulling cabs in London, and ultimately to his happy retirement in the countryside. Black Beauty’s experiences are one of both cruelty and kindness as he passes from master to master. The novel masterfully explores the relation between men and animals and strives to impress upon the reader that all animals should be treated with kindness and compassion. An instant bestseller ever since its original publication, “Black Beauty” has inspired millions of readers with its endearing story and compassionate plea for the ethical treatment of animals. This edition is illustrated by Robert L. Dickey.
'Black Beauty' is the autobiography of a horse. This gentle book follows the life a well bred horse, from his early childhood in a pleasant meadow, through a myriad of owners—some kind and some cruel—until fate returns him to the meadow in which he was born. A wonderful story that will remain with you and your child. This new edition has been lavishly illustrated with 12 original illustrations by Sabrina Kelsey.
This comprehensive eBook presents the complete works or all the significant works – the Œuvre – of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook – easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • Black Beauty • The Junior Classics – Volume: Animal and Nature Stories • Black Beauty, Young Folks' Edition • What Ginger Told Black Beauty
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