Black Beauty: The Autobiography of a Horse by Anna Sewell is a classic novel narrated from the perspective of Black Beauty, a horse. It follows his life from carefree foalhood to hardships under various owners, highlighting kindness and cruelty. Sewell emphasizes humane treatment of animals, compassion, and the consequences of human behavior. Combining storytelling with moral purpose, the novel advocates animal welfare and remains an influential, beloved work in children’s and moral literature.