Black Beauty is a timeless classic that tells the story of a horse's life and the hardships he faces along the way. Through the eyes of Black Beauty, readers are able to see the mistreatment and abuse that horses endured during the 19th century. The narrative is poignant and heartbreaking, yet also filled with moments of hope and compassion.

Sewell's writing is simple yet powerful, drawing readers in with vivid descriptions and emotional depth. The relationships between Black Beauty and the various humans he encounters are richly explored, highlighting both the best and worst aspects of human nature.

The dramatic reading version of Black Beauty adds a new layer of emotion and intensity to the story. The narrator's voice is captivating and brings the characters to life in a way that makes the reader feel truly connected to them.

Overall, Black Beauty is a must-read for animal lovers and anyone interested in the complexities of human-animal relationships. It is a touching and thought-provoking tale that will stay with readers long after they have finished the book.

Book Description:
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 allegorical lessons about how to treat people with kindness, sympathy and respect. The story is narrated in the first person and each short chapter relates an incident in Black Beauty's life, with Sewell's detailed observations and extensive descriptions of horse behaviour lending the novel a good deal of verisimilitude. Black Beauty: Arielle Lipshaw Ginger: Beth Thomas Squire Gordon: Larry Wilson John Manly: Oxenhandler James Howard: Nolan Fout Jeremiah Barker: Todd Polly Barker: Kristin Gjerløw Other roles read by: Nick Bulka, Zames Curran, Nolan Fout, Freakwhency, Kristin Gjerløw, Ricky of Kokiri, Lydia, MaryAnn, Oxenhandler, Adele de Pignerolles, Rachel, Esther ben Simonides, K. Adrian Stroet, Joseph Tabler, Beth Thomas, Todd, Elizabeth Travers, Maggie Travers, Twinkle, Tomas Peter, and Larry Wilson Audio edited by Kim, Arielle Lipshaw, and Adele de Pignerolles