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English novelist

Lived
1820–1878
Country
United Kingdom
Books
1

Anna Sewell published 1 novel, beginning with Black Beauty (1877).

Updated September 2026

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Anna Sewell books in order of publication

  1. Black Beauty (Nov 1877)

    229 pages★ 4.3 (23 ratings)Adapted for film

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About Anna Sewell

Anna Sewell was an English novelist who is known for her only book, Black Beauty, a novel about a horse. She was born into a Quaker family in Norfolk and moved to London as a baby. Her mother, Mary Wright Sewell, was the author of popular children's books. Sewell never married and always lived with her parents, in Sussex, Gloucestershire and Norfolk. A chronic illness left her leading a life of invalidism, with trips to spa resorts in England and continental Europe. She joined her mother in carrying out charitable work and also edited her mother's books. Black Beauty was written between 1871 and 1877 and published a few months before Sewell's death.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Anna Sewell FAQ

How many books has Anna Sewell written?
Anna Sewell published 1 novel that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Anna Sewell's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Black Beauty.
What is Anna Sewell's last book?
Black Beauty (1877).
What is Anna Sewell's most famous book?
Black Beauty (1877) is Anna Sewell's most widely read book.
Which Anna Sewell books have been adapted?
1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Black Beauty (film, 1921).
Can I read Anna Sewell's books for free?
Yes. 2 books by Anna Sewell are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.