Black Beauty (eBook)

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2022
245 Seiten
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859-654739188-3 (EAN)

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Black Beauty - Anna Sewell
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Anna Sewell's 'Black Beauty' is a classic novel that follows the life of a horse's journey through different owners and experiences, shedding light on animal welfare and the treatment of horses in 19th-century England. Written in a poignant and compelling narrative style, the book highlights social issues and the power of empathy. Sewell's use of anthropomorphism to give Black Beauty a voice challenges readers to see animals as sentient beings. The novel's form as an autobiography adds depth and authenticity to the storytelling, making it a timeless piece of literature that continues to resonate with readers today. Anna Sewell wrote 'Black Beauty' as a passionate advocate for animal rights, drawing from her own experiences with horses to raise awareness about their mistreatment. Her personal connection to the subject matter adds a layer of sincerity and urgency to the narrative, making it a landmark work in the animal welfare genre. I highly recommend 'Black Beauty' to readers who appreciate thought-provoking literature that tackles important social issues with compassion and poignancy.

Anna Sewell (1820–1878) was an English novelist, best known as the author of the classic 1877 novel 'Black Beauty'. Born in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk, Sewell's upbringing was marred by health issues that frequently kept her away from school, necessitating a reliance on home tutoring. Her education was eclectic, in part supervised by her mother, Mary Sewell, who was a successful author of juvenile bestsellers, which influenced Anna's writing style and literary trajectory. Although 'Black Beauty' remains her only published work, it has secured her a lasting legacy in the world of literature. Written during the last years of her life when she was confined to her home due to ill health and was unable to stand or walk for any great length of time, Sewell composed 'Black Beauty' from a desire to induce kindness, sympathy, and an understanding treatment of horses. Uniquely, the book is narrated from the perspective of the titular horse, which at the time was an innovative technique and added to the novel's poignancy and appeal. The book is considered a pioneering work in the animal autobiography genre and coalesces Sewell's moral compass with her adept storytelling. Its vivid depiction of the mistreatment of horses and its insight into human ethics and the social issues of the era have made it a significant work of Victorian literature. 'Black Beauty' has seen countless adaptations and remains a seminal piece for both children and adults, advocating for the humane treatment of animals and influencing the work of animal welfare organisations. Sewell passed away only five months after her book was published, but her influence continues to resonate in both literary circles and the field of animal rights advocacy.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 13.11.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur Märchen / Sagen
Naturwissenschaften Biologie Zoologie
Schlagworte 19th century literature • animal rights • animal welfare fiction • Anna Sewell novels • children's classics • classic animal novel • Dickens • Empathy Lessons • English literature • Equine Experience • ethical conduct • FROZEN • Grimm • Harry Potter • historical activism • historical fiction horses • Horse Autobiography • horse stories • literary classic • Little Women • Mark Twain • moral lessons stories • Narrative craftsmanship • Pastoral landscapes • Peter Pan • The Chronicles of Narnia • The Secret Garden • Tolkien • Victorian England • victorian era fiction
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