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Anna Mary Sewell (March 30, 1820 - April 25, 1878) was an English novelist. She wrote the classic novel Black Beauty. Her mother taught her at home until the age of twelve. Then Anna started attending school. Two years later, Anna slipped while walking home from school, and she severely injured both of her ankles. Possibly because of a doctor's mistake, Anna became lame for the rest of her life. She was unable to stand or walk for long periods of time. In order to move around, ...