The Story of The Beauty and The Beast
About this audiobook
The Story of The Beauty and The Beast is a timeless tale written by Madame De Villeneuve in the 18th century. This audiobook brings the original tale to life with a profound story of transformation, its moral lessons deeper than the modern adaptations.
The youngest of the merchant’s daughters displays cheerfulness and fortitude when the family’s circumstances change. Then when her father becomes indebted to the fearsome beast in the mysterious castle, Beauty shows perseverance, selflessness, and empathy as she offers herself in exchange for her father. Virtue and generosity by the Prince bolster gratitude and tenderness in Beauty which breaks the curse.
Fans of classic fairy tales will appreciate magical transportation, powerful fairies, kings and queens, genies, and visions in slumber.
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About the author
Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve (1685–1755) was a French author influenced by Madame d’Aulnoy, Charles Perrault, and various précieuse writers. Villeneuve is particularly noted for her original story of La Belle et la Bête, which was published in 1740 and is the oldest known variant of the fairy tale Beauty and the Beast.
Lauren Pedersen lends a pleasantly confident voice to fiction and nonfiction. Her many roles in life provide great range to her vocal productions. As a pharmacist educator her voice is comfortably professional with health and wellness topics. As a group fitness instructor her voice is clear and authoritative. As a mother of two her voice provides kind animation to characters, drawing listeners into discovery as each chapter unfolds. Her love for storytelling is articulated in memoirs and fiction. And her strong personal faith means she will bring life to uplifting content with Christian values.
