The most familiar telling of 'Beauty and the Beast' stems from a French version published in 1756. the message that handsome looks are less important than a caring nature makes it more satisfying than many of the romantic traditional tales. 'Beauty and the Beast' is a very old story of enchantment and virtue rewarded. The Roman legend of Cupid and Psyche has strong parallels. Set in Italy, circa 1400.
- ISBN13 9781869613198
- Publish Date 29 January 1999
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 1 November 2023
- Publish Country NZ
- Publisher Cengage Learning New Zealand
- Imprint Nelson Price Milburn
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback
- Pages 1
- Language English