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1. 1. Black Beauty

   The Autobiography of a Horse

   

   Set in 19th-century England, this timeless tale follows the life of a noble horse as he navigates the challenges and triumphs of his existence. Through a series of owners, Black Beauty experiences both kindness and cruelty, offering a poignant exploration of the bond between humans and animals. The narrative, told from the horse's perspective, highlights themes of empathy, compassion, and the importance of humane treatment, ultimately serving as a powerful plea for animal welfare and a reflection on the impact of human actions.

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2. 2. Heidi

   

   Heidi (; German: [ˈhaɪdi]) is a work of children's fiction published between 1880 and 1881 by Swiss author Johanna Spyri, originally published in two parts as Heidi: Her Years of Wandering and Learning (German: Heidis Lehr- und Wanderjahre) and Heidi: How She Used What She Learned (German: Heidi kann brauchen, was es gelernt hat) by Friedrich Andreas Perthes of Gotha. It is a novel about the events in the life of a 5-year-old girl in her paternal grandfather's care in the Swiss Alps. It was written as a book "for children and those who love children" (as quoted from its subtitle). Heidi is one of the best-selling books ever written and is among the best-known works of Swiss literature.