Napoli, Donna Jo - Beast


Napoli, Donna Jo and Rafal Olbinski - Beast : 272 pages, © 2000

 

This retelling of “Beauty and the Beast” begins in ancient Persia when a prince is cursed with the form a lion, and forced to flee his homeland.  As Prince Orasmyn shares his tale, we see his journey through Asia into Europe, eventually ending in France, where the familiar tale takes over.  A lush, emotional love story. 

 

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