
By Anna Sewell, Karl James Mountford (Illustrator)
Part of the Classic Starts series
A horse's journey through changing owners reveals Victorian London's treatment of animals.
In Victorian London, Black Beauty, a noble horse, narrates his life as he moves from one owner to another. Each transition unveils new experiences and friendships, painting a vivid picture of the era's treatment of animals. As Beauty encounters kindness and cruelty, his story raises questions about empathy and humanity. Will he find a place where he is truly valued?
Black Beauty is the classic horse story, a beautiful and touching tale told by the title character himself. Set in Victorian London, it follows Black Beauty’s life and changing fortunes as he moves from owner to owner. As the horse encounters new experiences and new friends who reveal their own histories, the story quietly paints a fascinating portrait of how animals were treated during that era.
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