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Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont

    April 26, 1711 – September 8, 1780

    Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont was a French teacher, journalist, and writer. She is celebrated for her many classic tales crafted for children and young adults. Her work primarily focused on the education and upbringing of her young readers. Her enduring stories continue to captivate with their timeless qualities and moral lessons.

    Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont
    La Belle et la Bête
    Die Schöne und das Biest. Nachw. Hans Gärtner
    Die Schöne und das Tier. Ein Märchen
    Les Americaines V1-2
    Beauty and the Beast. All Four Versions
    Beauty and the Beast. A Tale for the Entertainment of Juvenile Readers
    • 2017

      Beauty and the Beast. All Four Versions

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      Beauty and the Beast - All Four Versions includes the original, adult-oriented edition of the story by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve (translated from the French by James Robinson Planché), the simplified and shortened version by Jeanne-Marie Leprince De Beaumont which appeared sixteen years later, the Brothers Grimm adaptation and a somewhat forgotten version by Victorian folklorist and anthropologist Andrew Lang. Beauty and the Beast - All Four Versions Beauty and the Beast by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie LePrince de Beaumont. The Singing, Springing Lark by the Brothers Grimm. Beauty and the Beast by Andrew Lang.

      Beauty and the Beast. All Four Versions
    • 2010
    • 2009

      Les Americaines V1-2

      Ou La Preuve De La Religion Chretienne Par Les Lumieres Naturelles (1771)

      • 544 pages
      • 20 hours of reading

      Exploring the intersection of faith and reason, this two-volume work presents a compelling case for Christianity through natural light. Set as an epistolary novel, it follows the journey of two American women as they convert to Christianity, highlighting their personal transformations. Recognized as a significant piece of 18th-century religious literature, it reflects the era's intellectual climate. The book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of Christian thought and the literary landscape of the time.

      Les Americaines V1-2