Black Beauty, In Words of One Syllable, Autobiography of a Horse (1905)
An Adaption for the Little Folks of Anna Sewell's Autobiography of a Horse
by Edgar Lee
Publisher: The Saalfield Publishing Company
Copyright 1905
NOTE: The previous owner inscribed their name on the front page
"Presented to student by her teacher for good deportment"
"Black Beauty, In Words of One Syllable" is an adaptation of Anna Sewell's classic novel "Black Beauty," specifically rewritten by Edgar Lee to make the story accessible to young children. The book retains the core narrative of Black Beauty, a noble horse who recounts his life experiences, including both kindness and cruelty from humans. By simplifying the language and sentence structure, this adaptation aims to convey Sewell's powerful message about animal welfare and the importance of compassion to a younger audience, making the story's themes of empathy and ethical treatment of animals understandable for early readers.
Edgar Lee was an adaptor who specialized in rewriting classic literary works into simplified versions for children, as evidenced by his adaptation of "Black Beauty." His achievement lies in his ability to distill complex narratives and language into a form that is comprehensible and engaging for young readers. By making classic stories like "Black Beauty" accessible to a wider audience, Lee contributed to children's literacy and their exposure to important moral and social themes. His work demonstrates a commitment to educating and entertaining young readers through simplified versions of well-known literature.
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