"Beauty and the Beast" is a classic French fairy tale written by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. It was first published in 1740 as part of a collection of fairy tales titled "La Jeune Américaine et les contes marins" ("The Young American and Marine Tales"). The story has been adapted and retold numerous times in various forms of media, including literature, film, theater, and television. The tale revolves around a merchant who loses his wealth and is forced to live in a secluded castle inhabited by a terrifying beast. Through a series of events, one of the merchant's daughters, Beauty, volunteers to take her father's place and live with the beast. Over time, Beauty discovers the beast's gentle nature and kind heart, and their relationship blossoms into love. Eventually, Beauty's love breaks the curse placed upon the beast, transforming him back into a handsome prince. "Beauty and the Beast" is renowned for its themes of love, inner beauty, and the idea that true beauty lies within a person's character rather than their outward appearance. It has become one of the most beloved and enduring fairy tales in Western literature.
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