Gabrielle-Suzanne de Villeneuve, autrice française, est célébrée comme l'initiatrice du célèbre conte de La Belle et la Bête. Sa version originale et longue, publiée en 1740, présentait un récit complexe, riche en sous-intrigues et mettant en scène une Bête véritablement sauvage, se distinguant nettement des adaptations ultérieures et abrégées. L'œuvre de Villeneuve explorait les profondeurs du caractère et les complexités sociales, offrant une perspective unique sur le conte traditionnel qui captivait les lecteurs par ses intrigues complexes et sa profonde exploration thématique.
Cette édition de La Belle et la Bête reprend intégralement le texte du roman de Madame de Villeneuve appartenant à son ouvrage La Jeune Américaine et les contes marins (1740), inclus plus tard, entre 1785 et 1789, dans la célèbre compilation Le Cabinet des fées; il est suivi d'un appendice qui réunit les deux sources principales du conte: l'histoire d'Éros et Psychée, d'Apulée, et Le roi Porc, de Gianfrancesco Straparola da Caravaggio.
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.
A stunning and engrossing colouring book based on the classic children's story, Beauty and the Beast.A wonderfully decorative and enchanting colouring book, full of familiar characters, irresistible patterns and designs that are perfect for colouring in. With images of Beauty and her family, the Beast and his magnificent castle, and scenes from this most romantic of fairy tales, this book can be brought to life with vivid colour and imagination. The images in this book have been inspired by the illustrations for Beauty and the Beast by the Victorian artist Walter Crane, a close friend of William Morris and a member of the Arts and Crafts movement.Also available as Macmillan Classic colouring books: The Macmillan Alice Colouring BookThe Macmillan Jungle Book Colouring BookThe Moomin Colouring BookThe Little Mermaid: A Colouring Book
Set against a backdrop of enchantment, this classic French fairy tale explores the enduring theme of true love overcoming challenges. It unveils the origin of the beloved characters Beauty and the Beast, highlighting their journey through adversity and the transformative power of love.
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.
Exploring the origins of the Beast's transformation and the motives behind his actions, this original version delves into the complexities of the Faerie world. It features a detailed account of the rival's scheming that led to the Beast's curse and the fay's role in his eventual liberation. The narrative offers a rich backdrop of enchantment and political intrigue, enhancing the classic tale's themes and providing deeper insight into the characters' motivations.
Das Märchen von der Schönen und dem Biest fasziniert mit zeitlosem Charme. Diese bibliophile Schmuckausgabe mit Stoffeinband, Lesebändchen und zauberhaften Illustrationen ist ein echter Adventsschatz für die ganze Familie!
