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Beauty and the Beast
Book • 1989
This adaptation of the classic fairy tale 'Beauty and the Beast' by Jan Brett retains the core elements of the story while adding unique details.
The narrative follows a merchant and his three daughters, one of whom is named Beauty for her kindness and beauty.
When the merchant loses his fortune, Beauty agrees to live with the Beast in his palace to save her father's life.
In the palace, she is surrounded by animal servants and develops a tender relationship with the Beast.
The story explores themes of love, gratitude, and the transformation of the Beast back into a human.
Jan Brett's illustrations, created with colored pencil and watercolor, add rich details and background elements that enhance the story.
The narrative follows a merchant and his three daughters, one of whom is named Beauty for her kindness and beauty.
When the merchant loses his fortune, Beauty agrees to live with the Beast in his palace to save her father's life.
In the palace, she is surrounded by animal servants and develops a tender relationship with the Beast.
The story explores themes of love, gratitude, and the transformation of the Beast back into a human.
Jan Brett's illustrations, created with colored pencil and watercolor, add rich details and background elements that enhance the story.
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Desiree Akhavan as a contrasting example to The Little Mermaid, representing the expectations placed on her as a child of immigrants.


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Why you should disappoint your parents | Desiree Akhavan
Mentioned when discussing the library at the Biltmore Estate.

178.2 - The Vanderbilts and the Biltmore Estate