Black Beauty

Black Beauty is an autobiography of a high-bred horse. The novel begins with the time when the horse was a care-free colt, loved and taken care by a gentle family. However, the circumstances change and the Black Beauty is passed on from one owner to another. On his journey, he witnesses hardships and comfort, hatred and love, cruelty and kindness. But will the beautiful horse find a happy and lasting home? Or will he continue to suffer at the hands of fate? Through Black Beauty, Sewell has explored themes of love, friendship and animal cruelty. Even 140 years after its publication, the novel is revered by millions of readers.