Literature & Classics Who wrote the book “Black Beauty”? February 9, 2026 by Riding Who Wrote the Book "Black Beauty"? "Black Beauty" was written by Anna Sewell, an English novelist who published the book in 1877. This classic novel, told from the perspective of a horse, highlights the humane treatment of animals and the social issues of the Victorian era. Sewell’s only published work, it became a bestseller and […] Read more »