Beauty and the beast : An old tale new-told, with pictures by E. V. B.

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Illustrator E. V. B. (Eleanor Vere Boyle), 1825-1916
Title Beauty and the beast : An old tale new-told, with pictures
Original Publication London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, 1875, pubdate 1885.
Note Reading ease score: 82.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Alan, Mairi and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Beauty and the Beast: An Old Tale New-Told, with Pictures by E. V. B." is a retelling of the classic fairy tale, likely written in the late 19th century, during the Victorian era. This book presents itself as a storybook aimed at a younger audience, blending themes of beauty, kindness, and the transformative power of love. It encapsulates the essence of the original narrative, highlighting the journey of its titular characters and exploring concepts of inner beauty versus outer appearances. The storyline follows Beauty, the youngest daughter of a once-rich merchant who finds himself impoverished. Beauty, distinguished by her kindness and innate loveliness, is eventually taken to live with the Beast, a creature cursed to live in a monstrous form until someone loves him despite his appearance. Throughout her stay, Beauty refuses the Beast's marriage proposal nightly while growing to appreciate the gentle soul beneath his fearsome exterior. When her jealous sisters conspire to delay her return, she dreams of the Beast in distress. Ultimately, her love for him frees him from his curse, revealing his true form as a prince. The tale culminates in their joyous reunion and wedding, surrounded by the redemption of Beauty's family, emphasizing the enduring power of love and acceptance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fairy tales
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EBook-No. 74277
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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