Aaaah.....Fairy Tales!
They have the power to enchant us, entertain us, teach us, and give us hope that perhaps all will be well in the end.....
Do you love fairy tales?
Do you have a favorite?
My favorite fairy tale of all time is Beauty and the Beast...
Rebecca Guay
For those who are only familiar with the sweet Disney version....
The story of "La Belle et la Bete" was first published in France in the year 1740 by writer Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve.
The tale was darker, and more complex than the version most of us know...and the introduction of an additional male suitor was probably borrowed from Jean Cocteau's 1946 film version.
The tale was darker, and more complex than the version most of us know...and the introduction of an additional male suitor was probably borrowed from Jean Cocteau's 1946 film version.
The scene where Belle admits her love for the Beast....oh, it always gets me. Recently, my daughter and I had the pleasure of seeing the musical version performed by a student theater group.
Let's just say I wasn't the only one needing a tissue as the Beast lay in agony under Belle's tears!
Of course, everyone lives happily ever after, and the audience is hopefully left with the feeling that redemption, hope, and happiness are possible if one lives with a loving heart.
I would like to dedicate this post to my beautiful mom....
Her favorite books were fairy tales, and like those powerful stories, she was full of wonder, magic, hope, and love.
I love you and miss you very much....
Wishing everyone a beautiful, magical week!
xoxo
- Irina
