1820~1878
Out of strong dissatisfaction with human cruelty to animals,
she wrote "Black Beauty" to persuade people to be kind to horses.
It was the only book she wrote.
This book is a classic children's novel that made a sensation in European literary
circles in the second half of the nineteenth century.
It is awakening generations of readers to understand all non-speaking animals.
The protagonist of the novel "Black Beauty" is a beautiful black horse of superior breed .
He has been well-trained, has a docile personality, and is clever and witty. The owner likes
him very much.
Something happened in the owner's house, and the black steed had to be sold.He has been
sold many times in a row and has come into contact with all kinds of people:Drunkards and
coachmen who beat and scold horses ,and there are good people who treat horses well.
After tasting all the sweets and bitters of the world, fortunately, it finally has a good home
honest and reliable
firm and brave
docile and friendly
The work reveals the inner world of horses, as well as depictions of horses watching human
society with cold eyes.
Through his own eyes and vivid language, the black beauty tells eloquent stories and conveys
such a message to readers that animals also have feelings and thoughts. Humans should treat
animals well.