Black Beauty: A Retelling
Date & Time
Sat, 21 Mar 2026
19:00
Venue
Sheldonian Theatre
Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3AZ
Tickets
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Michael Morpurgo talks to Daniel Hahn about his retelling of the classic novel Black Beauty. The renowned children's author discusses his approach to adapting this beloved story for modern readers while preserving its timeless message.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Hear Michael Morpurgo explain the parallels between Black Beauty and his masterpiece War Horse
• Learn how Morpurgo adapted Anna Sewell’s classic for a modern generation of readers
• Discover the creative process behind Tom de Freston’s illustrations for this new edition
Event Highlights
- •Discussion of Michael Morpurgo's modern retelling of Anna Sewell’s classic Black Beauty
- •Exploration of the parallels between Black Beauty and Morpurgo's acclaimed novel War Horse
- •Insights into the new edition featuring illustrations by artist Tom de Freston
- •Live conversation between a former Children’s Laureate and editor Daniel Hahn
Speakers
Michael Morpurgo
Bestselling children’s author and former Children’s Laureate
Daniel Hahn
Editor of the Oxford Companion to Children’s Literature
Programme
Black Beauty: A Retelling
Michael Morpurgo talks to Daniel Hahn about his retelling of the classic horse story.
What to bring / Requirements
- •Age 8+
Organized by: Oxford Literary Festival