Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
The Autobiography of a Horse
"Black Beauty" is a heartwarming and poignant novel that follows the life of a beautiful black horse named Black Beauty. From his early years as a carefree colt to his later life as a loyal and hardworking carriage horse, Black Beauty encounters various owners and experiences both kindness and cruelty. Through his eyes, readers witness the mistreatment of horses and the importance of compassion and empathy towards animals. This timeless classic serves as a powerful reminder of the enduring bond between humans and animals.
The 508th greatest book of all time
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- Published
- 1877
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-300
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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- Beau Noir
- Belleza Negra
- Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions
- Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse
- Crna Lepotica
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This book is on the following 12 lists:
- 8th on The Celebrity Reading List (Gardiner Public Library)
- 58th on The Big Read (BBC)
- 58th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
- 77th on 100 Greatest Childrens Books of All Time (BBC)
- 646th on Our Users' Honorable Mention Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 100 Children's Books to Read in a Lifetime (Amazon (USA))
- 200 Books That Shaped 200 Years of Literature (The Center for Fiction)
- 501 Must-Read Books (LibraryThing)
- The Books You've Always Meant to Read (Waterstones)
- The Great Books Podcast from John J. Miller (The National Review )
- The Ultimate Book Bucket List: The 75 Best Books Of All Time (Refinery29)