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This classic tale of a handsome, spirited horse, Black Beauty has been a children's favourite for over 100 years. Sewell tells the story of Beauty's life from a young foal through to a working horse.

With 50 million copies sold, Black Beauty is one of the best-selling books of all time. While forthrightly teaching animal welfare, it also teaches how to treat people with kindness, sympathy, and respect. The story is narrated in the first "person" as an autobiographical memoir told by a horse named Black Beauty—including his carefree days as a colt on an English farm, his later difficult life pulling cabs in London, and his happy retirement in the country.

L'histoire, racontée à la première personne, est l'autobiographie d'un cheval nommé Prince Noir qui commence sa vie poulain dans une ferme anglaise. Le roman raconte les mésaventures de ce cheval, vendu par ses premiers propriétaires, jusqu'à devenir cheval de fiacre dans les rues de Londres. Tout au long de l'histoire, Prince Noir est confronté à la cruauté ou la sympathie des hommes, et continue à faire le travail qu'on lui demande avec courage.

Black Beauty is a fictional autobiographical memoir told by a horse, who recounts many tales, both of cruelty and kindness. The title page of the first edition states that it was "Translated from the Original Equine by Anna Sewell." It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she was confined to her house as an invalid. After its publication in 1877, Sewell lived just long enough to see her first and only novel become an immediate bestseller, as well as it encouraging the better treatment of many cruelly-treated animals. Although initially intended for people who work with ...

Black Beauty is a fictional autobiographical memoir told by a horse, who recounts many tales, both of cruelty and kindness. The title page of the first edition states that it was "Translated from the Original Equine by Anna Sewell." After its publication in 1877, Sewell lived just long enough to see her first and only novel become an immediate bestseller, as well as it encouraging the better treatment of many cruelly-treated animals. Although initially intended for people who work with horses, it soon became a children's classic. While outwardly teaching animal welfare, it also contains ...

Black Beauty follows the life of a young foal from his early days in the countryside onwards. As he is bought and sold, Black Beauty is exposed to all manners of trades and lifestyles a horse could find themselves in Victorian England: a squire's riding horse, a hard-driven cab horse, a cart-horse. On this journey, Black Beauty sees the best and worst of mankind through his ever-changing masters and mistresses, and the stories of the other horses he encounters and befriends. Told from the titular character's perspective, the story focuses on the treatment of horses at the time, but honesty and...

Black Beauty is Anna Sewell’s first and only novel. The story is told in the “first person” (or first horse) as an autobiographical memoir of a high-bred horse named Black Beauty, from his carefree days as a foal on an English farm, to his difficult life pulling cabs in London, to his happy retirement in the country. Along the way, he meets with many hardships and recounts many tales of cruelty and kindness. Each short chapter recounts an incident in Black Beauty’s life containing a lesson or moral typically related to the kindness, sympathy, and understanding treatment of horses. (...

The same beloved story of the adventures of a young horse that we all know and love, but rewritten by the author for young people. All of the pathos, tenderness and fun are still there, just written for a younger audience. While forthrightly teaching animal welfare, it also teaches how to treat people with kindness, sympathy, and respect. (Summary by phil chenevert and Wikipedia)

When Black Beauty is trained to carry a rider on his back, or to pull a carriage behind him, he finds it hard at first. But he is lucky - his first home is a good one, where his owners are kind people, who would never be cruel to a horse. But in the 19th century many people were cruel to their horses, whipping them and beating them, and using them like machines until they dropped dead. Black Beauty soon finds this out, and as he describes his life, he has many terrible stories to tell.

This is a collection meant to be cherished for a lifetime. Whether encountering these cherished tales for the first or the 50th time, listeners will find enchantment in this collection.

Black Beauty, the only novel by Anna Sewell, unfolds through the heartfelt perspective of a high-bred horse named Black Beauty. From his joyful beginnings as a foal on a picturesque English farm to the harsh realities of pulling cabs in London, and ultimately finding solace in a serene retirement in the countryside, Black Beautys journey is both poignant and inspiring. Each chapter offers a glimpse into his life, filled with moments of cruelty and compassion, all while imparting valuable lessons about kindness, empathy, and the humane treatment of horses. (Summary from wikipedia.org)

Dive into the captivating world of Black Beauty, a fictional autobiographical memoir that gives voice to a horse as he shares poignant tales of both cruelty and kindness. Originally published in 1877, this groundbreaking novel by Anna Sewell was crafted during her final years, when she was confined to her home. Despite her struggles, Sewell witnessed her beloved story become an instant bestseller, sparking a movement toward the humane treatment of animals. While it was initially aimed at those who work with horses, Black Beauty quickly transcended its original audience to become a cherished ...

In Black Beauty, embark on the poignant journey of a young foal as he navigates the complexities of life in Victorian England. From idyllic beginnings in the countryside to the harsh realities of being sold and traded, Black Beauty experiences the full spectrum of human nature through the various masters and mistresses he encounters. Whether serving as a squires trusted riding horse, working tirelessly as a cab horse, or laboring as a cart-horse, each chapter reveals the best and worst of humanity. This timeless tale, narrated from the horses unique perspective, delves into themes of virtue ...

The abridged, downloadable audiobook edition of Anna Sewell's Black Beauty, one of the best-loved childrens tales of all time, read by Martin Jarvis. Black Beauty is a handsome, sweet-tempered colt with a strong spirit. As a young colt he is free to gallop in the fresh green meadows with his...

Black Beauty is born with a fine coat, a white foot, and a silver star on his forehead. As a foal he spends the days with his mother in an idyllic paradise until a vicious groom injures him, and his beloved owners have no choice but to sell him. As he passes from owner to owner he faces cruelty and hardship, as well as compassion and kindness. Through it all–all his struggles to survive–Black Beauty refuses to let his spirit be broken. Will he ever find the happiness and peace he craves?

Explore the world of animal welfare and social justice through the lens of human-animal relationships, as depicted in the classic tale of a horse's life experiences. This podcast invites you to ponder the ethical considerations and societal norms surrounding empathy and kindness. Each week, we present a new complete audiobook, offering a diverse range of narratives that traverse different eras and styles. This rotating collection ensures a fresh perspective with every episode, perfect for those seeking insight, learning, or a thoughtful escape. New books are added weekly, promising endless ...

Written nearly a century and a half ago, this book was the first major animal story in children’s literature, although the author had intended it for adults. Anna Sewell had been crippled at a young age, but could still drive a horse-drawn carriage. She often drove her father to the station to go to work and later picked him up to bring him home. During those times, she saw there was often inhumane treatment of horses and was inspired to write about it in order to, as she said, “To induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses.”

Black Beauty is an 1877 novel by English author Anna Sewell. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she remained in her house as an invalid. The novel became an immediate best-seller, with Sewell dying just five months after its publication, but having lived long enough to see her only novel become a success. With fifty million copies sold, Black Beauty is one of the best-selling books of all time.

"Da jeg blev fire år gammel, kom godsejer Gordon for at se på mig. Han undersøgte mine øjne og mine tænder og følte hele vejen ned på mine ben. Derefter måtte jeg gå, trave og galopere foran ham. Han så ud til at kunne lide mig og sagde: "Når den er blevet trænet, vil den klare sig fint." Min ejer sagde, han selv ville ride mig til, da han ikke ønskede, jeg skulle blive skræmt eller komme til skade. Og han spildte ingen tid. Næste dag begyndte han." I Anna Sewells klassiker fortæller hesten Sorteper om sit liv i England i 1820’erne.

"Da der var gået nogen tid, forekom det mig, at havren blev meget sparsom. Jeg fik bønner blandet med klid i stedet for havre. Efter to eller tre uger begyndte dette at tage på mine kræfter og på mit humør. Græsfoderet var, selv om det var godt, ikke nok til at opretholde min foderstand uden korn. Jeg klagede imidlertid ikke eller lod mig mærke med mine savn." I Anna Sewells klassiker fortæller hesten Sorteper om sit liv i England i 1820’erne.