Audiobooks by Anna Sewell

Black Beauty

"This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell is a timeless classic told from the unique perspective of a horse. Through the life story of Black Beauty—from his early days in a gentle countryside home to his hardships pulling cabs in the harsh streets of London—the novel explores themes of kindness, cruelty, dignity, and empathy. With each new owner, Beauty experiences both compassion and mistreatment, revealing the deep bond between humans and animals. First published in 1877, this beloved novel is not only a powerful call for humane treatment of horses, but also a moving reflection on the impact of kindness and the importance of moral character."

Anna Sewell (Author), Digital Voice Andrew E (Narrator)

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Black Beauty

"Black Beauty is born with a fine coat, a white foot, and a silver star on his forehead. As a foal he spends the days with his mother in an idyllic paradise until a vicious groom injures him, and his beloved owners have no choice but to sell him.  As he passes from owner to owner he faces cruelty and hardship, as well as compassion and kindness. Through it all – all his struggles to survive – Black Beauty refuses to let his spirit be broken. Will he ever find the happiness and peace he craves?  “If a thing is right it can be done, and if it is wrong it can be done without; and a good man will find a way.”"

Anna Sewell (Author), Avi Roque (Narrator)

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Black Beauty

"'Black Beauty' is a classic work of children's literature penned by Anna Sewell in 1877. Told from the perspective of a horse named Black Beauty, the novel offers insights into the treatment of animals and the bond between humans and their animal companions. Black Beauty recounts his life's journey, from his carefree days as a foal in the English countryside to the harsher times he faced as a working horse in the bustling city of London. The narrative touches on issues of animal cruelty, kindness, and morality and promotes empathy and proper care for all living creatures."

Anna Sewell (Author), Aria Wilson (Narrator)

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Black Beauty

"This heartfelt story of a horse’s life is an enduring classic. Inspired bya missionto encourage sympathy and kindness to animals, Anna Sewell’s story is one you will never forget. Follow Black Beauty’s journey from a young foal to his encounters with people of all backgrounds and dispositions.In a story that is both poignant and memorable, this is one of the most famous animal stories to ever be written and has touched the hearts of all those who have read it since its first publication in 1877. With gorgeous full-page illustrations in colour, as well as original illustration in black and white, children will love this stunning edition."

Anna Sewell (Author), Andrew James Roberts (Narrator)

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Fireside Reading of Black Beauty

"Experiencing a story read out loud is one of the oldest forms of entertainment there is. Fireside Reading is a way to slow down, reconnect with the timeless wisdom of great books and rediscover the simple pleasure of being read to. Join Gildart Jackson in front of a cozy fire as he reads Black Beauty by Anna Sewell to you and your family from beginning to end."

Anna Sewell (Author), Gildart Jackson (Narrator)

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Black Beauty

"Black Beauty: His Grooms and Companions, the Autobiography of a Horse is an 1877 novel by English author Anna Sewell. It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she was bedridden and seriously ill. The novel became an immediate best-seller, with Sewell dying just five months after its publication, but having lived long enough to see her only novel become a success. With fifty million copies sold, Black Beauty is one of the best-selling books of all time. While forthrightly teaching animal welfare, it also teaches how to treat people with kindness, sympathy, and respect. In 2003, the novel was listed at number 58 on the BBC's survey The Big Read. It is seen as a forerunner of the pony book."

Anna Sewell (Author), Cori Samuel (Narrator)

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Black Beauty

"This classic story follow Black Beauty through his many owners—some good but mostly bad until Black Beauty is retired to the home of his original groom."

Anna Sewell (Author), The Peter Pan Players (Narrator)

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Black Beauty

"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.' It was composed in the last years of her life, during which she was confined to her house as an invalid. 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. Produced by Macc Kay Production executive Avalon Giuliano ICON Intern Eden Garret Giuliano ©2021 Eden Garret Giuliano (P) 2021 Eden Garret Giuliano Eden Giuliano is a well-known actor, model, narrator, and champion gymnast. He makes his home in Bangkok"

Anna Sewell (Author), Eden Giuliano And The Icon Ensemble (Narrator)

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Black Beauty: The Greatest Horse Story Ever Told

"The story of noble Black Beauty is one of the most popular children's books of all time. In this sensitive children's adaptation, Beauty movingly describes the friends, people and places - good and bad - that he encounters in the course of his dramatic life as he is passed from master to master. Anna Sewell wrote her book in the late 19th century as an attempt to improve the conditions of the working horse. It remains a unique document of a time when horses were the main means of transport and a heartfelt message against cruelty to animals. While primarily teaching about animal rights, it also looks at how to treat people with kindness, sympathy, and respect. In this audiobook, a beautiful soundscape transports readers to the heart of each scene. Beauty's narrative is complemented by hundreds of facts about cab horses and carriage horses in town and country and the practicalities of their treatment and ill-treatment. This powerful audiobook and its fascinating context can be enjoyed and understood by a new generation of animal lovers. Narrated by the formidable Juliet Stevenson, who has over read 140 audiobooks, she brings the characters of Black Beauty to life. © 1887; 1997 Anna Sewell; Caryn Jenner © 2000 DK Audio"

Anna Sewell (Author), Juliet Stevenson (Narrator)

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[German] - Black Beauty, Folge 3: Das erste Rennen

"Große Aufregung herrscht in Birtwick-Park. Black Beauty wird zum 'Windsor-Galopp-Rennen' in Croydon zugelassen. Wochenlanges Training steht bevor, hält alle auf dem Gut in Atem. Jessie und Flora schlafen kaum noch. Da kommt Mr. Gordon auf die Idee, die Mädchen nach St. Talbot in Ferien zu schicken. Kaum dort angekommen, erleben die beiden eine große Überraschung. Mr. Cullens Hengst Activity ist ebenfalls für das Rennen gemeldet und läuft zum großen Schrecken von Jessie und Flora beim Training bessere Zeiten als Black Beauty. Wer wird der Sieger von Croydon? Black Beauty oder Activity? Das ist die bange Frage, auf die es erst am Tag des Rennens eine Antwort geben wird."

Anna Sewell (Author), Alexander Feldmann, Christoph Rudolph, Hannes Rückert, Katharina Fröhle, Marcel V. Berg, Paul Edwin Roth, Pia Werfel (Narrator)

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Quick Classics Collection: Children’s 2: Black Beauty, Just So Stories, The Wind in the Willows

"William Collins Books and Decca Records are proud to present ARGO Classics, a historic catalogue of classic fiction read by some of the world’s most renowned voices. Originally released as vinyl records, these expertly abridged and remastered stories are now available to download for the first time. This second volume of curated children’s classics will take you on a rhyming journey with elephants, cheetahs, and rhinos in Just So Stories; delve into the world of Mole, Toad, Rat and Badger in The Wind in the Willows; and through the streets of London with a beautiful horse in Black Beauty. These classic children’s stories are read by actress and presenter, Angela Rippon; Shakespearean actor Sir Michael Horden; and star of stage and screen, Patrick Wymark. This collection includes: • Black Beauty by Anna Sewell, read by Angela Rippon • Just So Stories by Rudyard Kipling, read by Sir Michael Horden • The Wind in the Willows, by Kenneth Grahame, read by Patrick Wymark"

Anna Sewell, Kenneth Grahame, Rudyard Kipling (Author), Angela Rippon, Michael Hordern, Patrick Wymark (Narrator)

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[German] - Black Beauty, Folge 1: Die große Reise

"Darky, ein vierjähriger schwarzer Hengst, gewinnt als Zweitpferd das '1000-Meilen-Rennen', das zwischen den Ost- und Weststaaten ausgetragen wird und über die Strecke von Nebraska nach Illinois führt. Doc Middleton, der Besitzer des Pferdes, erhält Höchstangebote. Er verkauft Darky an Larry Fuller, der für Mr. Gordon, einen Interessenten in England, seit Langem ein solches Rassepferd sucht. Und so tritt der junge Hengst die große Reise über den Atlantik an. Sein Pfleger John Manley ist außer sich, als er während der Überfahrt feststellen muss, dass sich Darky beim Transport eine Verletzung zugezogen hat und eine Blutvergiftung zu befürchten ist. Durch eine gerade noch rechtzeitig erfolgte Infusion kann der Tierarzt Dr. White das Pferd retten. Gesund und munter kommt der Hengst in Birtwick-Park an, wo Jessie und Flora, die beiden Töchter Mr. Gordons, seine Ankunft ungeduldig erwarten. Sie sind von Darkys Anblick geradezu fasziniert! Wahrhaftig, der Bursche ist eine Schönheit. Und schon haben die Mädchen für Darky einen neuen Namen gefunden: Black Beauty - 'Schwarze Schönheit'."

Anna Sewell (Author), Hannes Rückert, Katharina Fröhle, Konrad Clausen, Paul Edwin Roth, Pia Werfel, René Genesis, Volker Bogdan (Narrator)

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