Beauty And The Monster

Beauty and the Monster

by Stéphanie-Félicité de Genlis

This adaptation of the classic fairy tale 'Beauty and the Beast' focuses on the dramatic relationship between Beauty (Sabina), a kind and compassionate young woman, and the Beast (Phanor), a cursed prince trapped in a monstrous form. The play explores themes of love, forgiveness, and the transformative power of inner beauty. It also features Beauty's close friend, Phedima, who provides a contrasting perspective and navigates the complex dynamics of their friendship.

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