Black Beauty Great Illustrated Classics

Black Beauty, a classic tale by Anna Sewell, follows a horse's life from youth to old age. Told from the horse's perspective, the narrative explores both the kindness and cruelty Black Beauty experiences throughout his years. The story begins with Black Beauty as a young foal with his mother, Duchess, during happy times. It progresses through difficult years working as a cab horse in the city, and concludes with a peaceful old age. Through Black Beauty's experiences, the novel portrays horses as sensitive creatures with feelings and inner lives, capable of understanding things that people may not recognize.