Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast is the version of the fairy tale written by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont and published in 1756 in her Magasin des enfants, a collection of stories and lessons for young girls. A merchant loses his fortune, plucks a rose for his youngest daughter from the garden of a monstrous Beast, and must give her up in exchange for his life. Beauty goes to the Beast's palace, dines with him each evening, refuses his nightly proposal, and learns in time to see past his appearance. Leprince de Beaumont shortened an earlier, far longer French version and gave the tale the shape in which it has been told ever since. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the opening pages are free.
Start reading right away, without signing up. The complete text is included in Vinteuil Reading, or yours forever with a one-time purchase.
Frequently asked questions about Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Beauty and the Beast online?
Yes. Beauty and the Beast opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Beauty and the Beast free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Beauty and the Beast is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Beauty and the Beast in the public domain?
Yes. Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Beauty and the Beast?
About 22 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Beauty and the Beast?
Beauty and the Beast by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
