Anna Sewell was an English novelist born on March 30, 1820, in Yarmouth, Norfolk. She is best known for her only novel, Black Beauty, published in 1877. The book is narrated from the perspective of a horse and highlights the mistreatment of animals, advocating for their welfare. Sewell wrote Black Beauty during the last years of her life while she was bedridden due to health issues. The novel became a significant influence in the animal rights movement and has been translated into numerous languages, making it one of the best-selling books of all time. Anna Sewell passed away on April 25, 1878.