We are delighted to welcome international best-selling author Celia Brayfield back to the library to give a talk about her latest book Writing Black Beauty : Anna Sewell and the Story of Animal Rights.
Black Beauty is now recognised as the first anthropomorphic novel, setting a trend that led to classics such as Paddington Bear, Charlotte’s Web and The Lion King. Celia’s book establishes Anna Sewell’s decisive influence in popularising the cause of animal welfare in Britain and America, and it tracks Britain’s change from a nation notorious for animal cruelty to one at the forefront of the animal welfare movement.
This promises to be a really interesting talk, and tickets are on sale now from the library.
Further details are given on the poster below.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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