Anna Sewell

This boxset contains seven of most popular novels ever written for children (and many adults). They are beautifully packaged in a rigid, matt-laminated slipcase, complete with strikingly attractive, bespoke artwork - the perfect gift for any book-lover. The set includes: 9781853261183 - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland 9781853261220 - The Wind in the Willows 9781853261039 - Treasure Island 9781853261091 - Black Beauty 9781853261190 - The Jungle Book 9781853261046 - The Secret Garden 9781853261206 - Peter Pan

'I have heard men say, that seeing is believing; but I should say that feeling is believing.' Anna Sewell's famous 'Autobiography of a Horse, published in 1877, is one of the bestselling novels in English. It was written not for children, but to expose and prevent cruelty to horses, and is a classic of Victorian literature that continues to captivate readers young and old. Black Beauty's moving story recounts his idyllic colthood and his experiences at the hands of a variety of owners, good and bad. Describing his life as a horse in Victorian England, he tells of his equine companions and human carers, and of the unthinking brutality to which horses were often subjected. A sympathetic hero who faces danger and excitement, Black Beauty never wavers in his principles, and the powerful lessons he teaches influenced animal welfare in England and America. This edition restores the original 1877 text and explores the multiple ways in which the novel has been read: as accessible horse-care manual, protest novel, feminist text, autobiography, slave narrative, and classic animal story. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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Black Beauty: En hästs självbiografi är en klassisk berättelse om en hästs liv som har lästs och älskats av generationer läsare alltsedan den utkom 1877. Den anses vara en av världens mest spridda böcker och den populäraste hästboken genom tiderna. Nyutgåvan i Marianne Kristofferssons översättning återger hela originalversionen, med ett förord av Jenny Lindh och en efterskrift av Karin Dirke, som belyser bokens ursprung och dess politiska sprängkraft.

Black Beauty is the heartfelt story of a gentle horse's life, narrated from his own perspective. Through his eyes, readers experience the joys and hardships of equine existence, from his carefree days in a kind farmer's field to the hardships he faces with careless and cruel owners. The novel highlights issues of animal welfare, kindness, and the importance of compassionate treatment for horses. As Black Beauty encounters various masters and environments, his story emphasizes the profound bond between humans and animals and advocates for better care and respect. Black Beauty is an unchanged, high-quality reprint of the original edition of 1877.