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Classics · MelancholicA horse tells the story of his life
Black Beauty
by Anna Sewell
See it on Amazon1877Easy readSteady pace
What it is about
Black Beauty, a horse, narrates his life, from a happy farm to hard work and cruelty in the city, and his final good home. Sewell’s 1877 novel was written to encourage kindness to animals.
Who will enjoy it
Readers who enjoy classic novels that have stayed in print, with a melancholic mood and a steady pace. It is an easy read.
Themes: Animals · Kindness · Victorian
Screen adaptation
Black Beauty (1994)
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About the author
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