Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve Books

A merchant's fateful encounter with a mysterious castle leads to a life-altering bargain with a fearsome Beast after he picks a rose for his daughter, Belle. The Beast spares the merchant's life in exchange for his return, but Belle's love and bravery compel her to take her father's place. This enchanting tale explores themes of love, sacrifice, and redemption, captivating readers from the classic "Once Upon a Time" to a heartwarming conclusion, making it a cherished story for children.

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.