Charles Perrault 
Beauty and the Beast 

/’Beauty and the Beast/’ by Charles Perrault is a timeless fairy tale that tells the story of a beautiful young woman named Beauty who sacrifices herself in place of her father and becomes the captive of a fearsome Beast. As the story unfolds, Beauty discovers the hidden goodness within the Beast and learns to see beyond his outward appearance. Through themes of love, transformation, and the power of inner beauty, Perrault/’s /’Beauty and the Beast/’ captivates readers with its enchanting narrative and enduring message about the importance of looking beyond superficial appearances to find true beauty and love.