Black beauty : for grade 4
- 1st
- Lahore : Maqbool books , 2019 .
- 96 pages : Illustration ; 19 cm .
Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a novel narrated by a horse named Black Beauty, who tells his life story from his perspective. The book is an exploration of animal welfare, highlighting the treatment of horses in Victorian England. The story begins with Black Beauty as a young colt on a farm, where he is well cared for by his kind master. As he grows, he is sold to various owners, and the novel follows his journey through different stages of life, experiencing both cruelty and kindness from humans. Black Beauty is trained to be a carriage horse, and as the novel progresses, he faces harsh treatment from some of his owners, including neglect and mistreatment. Throughout his experiences, he forms bonds with other horses and animals, learning about the struggles of being a working animal. The book concludes with Black Beauty being sold to a kind owner who treats him well. It ends with him finding peace and happiness in his later years, and the novel's overall message is a plea for more humane treatment of horses and animals in general. Black Beauty was groundbreaking for its time, drawing attention to the ethical treatment of animals and the impact of cruelty. It remains a beloved classic and continues to be an important work for animal rights.