02483cam a22003133u 4500 74277 UtSlPG 20260610134723.0 m cr n 260607r20241875utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ E. V. B. (Eleanor Vere Boyle), 1825-1916 Beauty and the beast Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-08-18 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) "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.) Originally published: London: Sampson Low, Marston, Low, and Searle, 1875 Fairy tales https://archive.org/details/beauty-and-the-beast-eleanor-vere-boyle/page/n7/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74277 115002 115002