Beauty and the Beast (Forgotten Books) (urspr publ 1756; utgåvan 2008)

Beauty and the Beast provides a romantic , fantasy between two unpredictable lovers. While both are on different journeys the unlikely pair seem to find something within themselves. This award winning book will connect to the assignments in class when learning about genres involves fictions and romance . ( )

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Texte intégral dossier par Marjorie Robillard. Folio collège. Nouveaux programmes.

This is a French style fairy tale. I did not really enjoy this version of Beauty and the Beast. Maybe it is because I am a huge Beauty and the Beast fan and it didn't meet my standards. I did not find the characters the same as the classic Beauty and the Beast book. The only thing that I liked about the story was the little illustration that it did have. I would have to stick with the original classic Beauty and the Beast because in my opinion no one can beat it and it is the best. ( )

A classic French 18th century version (it's not the original) of the fairy tale. Beauty and the Beast is one of my favourites ever since I saw the Disney movie as a child. Classic versions and reworking alike are stories I want to read. This has to be one of the better versions I've read, which goes into more detail than most. I loved the sisters' punishment!

Favourite Quotes

The definition of a monster
"Yes, yes, (said the Beast,) my heart is good, but still I am a monster."
"Among mankind, (says Beauty,) there are many that deserve that name more than you, and I prefer you, just as you are, to those, who, under a human form, hide a treacherous, corrupt, and ungrateful heart."

On the kindness of sisters
"In what is this little creature better than us, that she should be so much happier?"
"Sister, (said the eldest,) a thought has just strikes my mind; let us endeavour to detain her above a week, and perhaps the silly monster will be so enraged at her for breaking her word, that he will devour her."
"Right, sister, (answered the other,) therefore we must show her as much kindness as possible."

On the qualities of a perfect husband
"Why did I refuse him? I should be happier with the monster than my sisters are with their husbands; it is neither wit nor a fine person in a husband, that makes a woman happy; but virtue, sweetness of temper, and complaisance, and Beast has all these valuable qualifications. It is true, I do no feel the tenderness of affection for him, but I find I have the highest gratitude, esteem, and friendship; and I will not make him miserable; were I to be so ungrateful, I should never forgive myself."

You get what you deserve
"Beauty. (said this lady,) come and receive the reward of your judicious choice; you have preferred virtue over wit or beauty, and deserve to find a person in whom all these qualifications are united: you are going to be a great Queen; I hope the throne will not lessen your virtue, or make you forget yourself."

Is it possible to change a leopard's spots?
"Pride, anger, gluttony, and idleness, are sometimes conquered, but the conversion of a malicious and envious mind is a kind of miracle." ( )