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Madame De Villeneuve's The Story of the Beauty and the Beast: The Original Classic French Fairytale

Madame De Villeneuve's The Story of the Beauty and the Beast: The Original Classic French Fairytale

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by Rachel Louise Lawrence (Adaptor), Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve, James Robinson Planché (Trans.)
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Think you know the story of 'Beauty and the Beast'? Think again! This book contains the original tale by Madame de Villeneuve, first published in 1740, and although the classic elements of Beauty giving up her freedom to live with the Beast, during which time she begins to see beyond his grotesque appearance, are present, there is a wealth of rich back story to how the Prince became cursed and revelations about Beauty's parentage, which fail to appear in subsequent versions.

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ISBN13: 9781502992970
ISBN10: 1502992973
Language: English
Publisher: Blackdown Publications
Publication Year: 2014
Format: Paperback

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    Deep dive into the original, richly detailed fairy tale.

  • Who is this book for?

    If you're a fan of classic fairy tales with a historical twist, this original French version of Beauty and the Beast offers a fascinating look at how the story began. Madame de Villeneuve's detailed storytelling adds layers of depth and background that you won't find in modern retellings. It’s a wonderful read for those interested in the roots of beloved fairy tales and the richness of 18th-century storytelling.
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