Disney Classic Storybook (2) -- Beauty and the Beast

Author: Chen Hongjun
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Publication Date: 1995-03-01
Features: This book tells a romantic love story of a beauty and a beast through vivid illustrations and engaging plot. The arrogant and indifferent prince was transformed into a beast by an old woman. If he couldn't love someone and be loved before the rose she left withered, he would remain a beast forever. The beautiful girl Belle lived with her father, Maurice. One day, Maurice got lost in the forest and stumbled into an abandoned castle, where the beast locked him in a cell. Anxious, Belle waited at home for her father's carriage and rode to the castle to see him. She stayed behind in the castle in her father's place. When Belle touched the rose, the beast drove her out of the castle. Outside, Belle encountered a pack of wolves, and the beast was injured while saving her. Belle tenderly cared for him, and they lived together. The beast fell deeply in love with the beautiful Belle. Gaston, who had always wanted to marry Belle, led the villagers to the castle to kill the beast. The beast was stabbed in the back by Gaston. Just then, the heartbroken Belle whispered, "I love you," and the magic was broken. The beast transformed into a handsome prince, and he lived happily ever after with Belle.