Black Beauty

‘I have never forgotten my mother’s advice; I knew she was a wise old horse and our master thought a great deal of her.’ These are the words with which Black Beauty begins the narration of his autobiography— one of the most moving horse stories of all time. Black Beauty tells the story of the horse’s long and varied life—as a young colt he is surrounded by gentle care and comfort but is sold to a series of owners including a squire an earl and a cab driver. Throughout his life he meets all types of people—some kind and caring and others cruel and indifferent. But nothing breaks Black Beauty’s spirit.Anna Sewell wrote her only novel near the end of her life and for over one hundred years since it has been counted among the classics of children’s literature.