Beauty and the beast versionsretellings list challenges. Belle, who lacks her sisters beauty, spends her time alone with her wood carving, until she must carve the fabled heartwood tree to save her father from the beast. Beauty and the beast retellings once upon a disney blog. Cruel beauty by rosamund hodge, the vampire debt by ali winters, a court of thorns and roses by sarah j. Bookish women of a certain age likely have a special place in their heart for disneys beauty and the beast. Since the 1700s there have been retellings of this classic story. It was wonderful, and i thought the controversy was way overblown. While many cultures have similar themes in their fairy tales, they are all different. Numbers 10entreat me, 72beast in shining armour and 84beautys brother are my favorites. Ya retellings of beauty and the beast books in which the classic story of beauty and the beast is told in a new and interesting way. In brie spanglers beast, fifteenyearold misfit dylan must attend a therapy group for selfharmers after falling off the roof.
Im a diehard fan of beauty and the beast retellings. Okay, maybe not all of us, but there is definitely a good amount of women who came of age with belle, a new kind of disney heroine in the early 1990s. A retelling of beauty and the beast by cameron dokey. Instead, it takes the theme of inner beauty being more important than outer beauty and creates a new plot.
Beauty and the beast and other classic retellings published february, 2017 with the highly anticipated theatrical release of beauty and the beast starring emma watson and dan stevens comes a multitude of ya retelling book display ideas. It was the 1966 1988 best of the best books for young adults. Young adult beauty and the beast retellings fantasy books. The film was released in 2009 on video under that title and aired in 2010 on syfy television as beauty and the beasts. Because thats obviously the real reason belle stayed in that castle, lets be honest here. In rose daughter, beauty and her family are forced to move into a tiny cottage after their fathers business ventures fail. Beauty and the beast retellings chachics book nook. The story of beauty and the beast finds new life in this magical and imaginative retelling thats filled with romance and adventure. Sep 07, 2016 here are the next two princess retellings including the originals and the three retellings. Below are a few ya interpretations of this magical fairy tale. Below is a collection of beauty and the beast retellings that breathe new life into the tale as old as time. A beauty and the beast novel a beastly tale book 1 by mj haag this is a 3 part series.
Beauty and the beast retellings in young adult fiction updated june 2019. Beauty and the beast retellings score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Hope this helps with your catalog, sorry i dont have more. Apr 27, 2015 i have read or watched literally dozens of beauty and the beast retellings or adaptations and for the record, turned out pretty great with lots of selfesteem and healthy relationships. Here are the next two princess retellings including the originals and the three retellings. With the release of brigid kemmerers a curse so dark and lonely, i just had to update this list. Beauty and the beast up next on my series of fairy tale retelling round ups, we have new takes on a tale as old as time, that of the beauty and the beast. So youve seen disneys new liveaction beauty and the beast, and you need more belle and beast in your life. And the second book of new retelling series the first one was truly magnificent, but thats a different story, which we are very enthusiastic and grateful about. An unabridged audiobook recording was released by recorded books in 20, narrated by charlotte parry, and is currently available via.
Cloaked in shadows, hidden from view, a prince destroyed by a curse shuts himself away from the world, ashamed of the beast hes become. In each story, a young woman goes to live with a powerful but beastly man, and comes in time to see the humanity beneath his rough exterior. My current wip started as a genderbent retelling of robin hood, although its changed over time to the point where is almost unrecognizable. And lots of east of the moon, west of the sun, but im assuming you arent including that as a beauty and the beast story. The plot really exists here, and a quite complicated one, for that matter. Top ten beauty and the beast retellings rachel neumeier. Beauty and the beast is one of the most cherished fairy tales. Mar 17, 2017 and beauty and the beast is determined to put a new spin on that tale as old as time, whether it needs it or not. No one knows who lives there, but rumors of a beast keep people away. Ten ya retellings of beauty and the beast the new york.
Mar 17, 2017 either way, good or bad, at least well always have all kinds of different literary retellings of the beauty and the beast tale to fall back on just in case. If youve read and loved the original story, and youve watched those movies, say no more. And beauty and the beast is determined to put a new spin on that tale as old as time, whether it needs it or not. This retelling of beauty and the beast is drastically different from the original. Fairy tales, fantasy, new adult beauty and the beast, but not how you remember it deep in the forest, a castle hides. Up next on my series of fairy tale retelling round ups, we have new takes on a tale as old as time, that of the beauty and the beast.
I normally cant stand retellings of beauty and the beast, as the original story itself is basically flawless as a whole for a fairytale, i mean seriously and modern reimaginings usually twist the tale unappealingy, but a tale of beauty and beastly is now quite possibly my favorite in mrs. What is the history of a particular fairy tale, and how did it come to take its current shape. I want this listopia to focus only on romance and erotica stories that are either obvious or subtle reinterpretations of my favorite beastly love story. Either way, good or bad, at least well always have all kinds of different literary retellings of the beauty and the beast tale to fall back on just in case. Beauty and the beast is a 2009 australian fantasy film directed by david lister and starring estella warren, rhett giles, and victor parascos, and loosely based upon the fairy tale of the same name. Beauty and the beast retellings tacoma public library. But its also the hardest for me to find retellings of ive found.
Aug 08, 2017 cruel beauty by rosamund hodge i first read this book a couple of years ago and it was the book that introduced me to beauty and the beast retellings. Cruel beauty by rosamund hodge i first read this book a couple of years ago and it was the book that introduced me to beauty and the beast retellings. The combination of the original story with a little greek mythology thrown in makes for an intriguing and good retelling, whilst keeping to the belle and beast characters that we. As time went on, writers began complicating the tale once again, building new backstories for the beast and beauty, rewriting their families, his. Young adult beauty and the beast retellings fantasy. Beauty and the beast tells the romantic tale of one fair maiden and a prince who has been cursed to look like a beast. Retelling a fairy tale is about taking that fairy tale and putting a different spin on it.
These kinds of retellings have the potential for something genuinely new. I am a huge fan of retellings, and beauty and the beast will always have a special little place in my heart. A retelling of the story of beauty and the beast was first published in 1978, written by american childrens book author robin mckinley. I just fell in love with this beauty and the beast retelling. The following is an evaluation of only a small handful of the bookish beauties and beast stories of my fictional acquaintance. Maas and was eager that she was starting a new seriesand that the first book would retell one of my favorite fairy tales. By ya, i mean any books that can be enjoyed at a ya level. Dive into these great novels while you count down to the new movie. Apr 28, 2015 i am currently obsessed with depravity.
Kyle kingsbury is turned in to a beastly creature by a classmate. Also a beautiful gem i recently found is called entreat me by grace draven. My favorite beauty and the beast retellings reading is my. My favorite beauty and the beast retellings reading is. This modern tale on the retelling of beauty and the beast is told from the point. Many readers probably fell in love with beauty and the beast once they. One of the best beauty and the beast retellings so far. I have been thinking of my favorite beauty and the beast retellings too since that teaser trailer released yesterday. Hunted by meagan spooner this brand new fairy tale retelling by o. Its set in modern day and barely follows the original story line. Fairytale retellings cinderella and beauty and the beast. Mar 18, 2017 my favorite beauty and the beast retellings posted march 18, 2017 by meezcarrie in fairy tales, joanne bischof, melanie dickerson 42 comments i dont have much time for movies anymore all about the books, yall but beauty and the beast remains one of my favorite disney films. Never fear, weve gathered ten ya adaptations of your current favorite fairy tale so that you can stave off the beauty and the beast withdrawal. Apr 05, 2019 beauty and the beast is one of the most well known fairy tales everand, lets be real, the disney animated movie is pretty much perfection.
Sep 19, 2015 my favourite retellings are robin mckinleys novels beauty and deerskin, as well as the movie ever after. Beauty and the beast is one of a strange species of tale whose retellings have eclipsed the original. We want to send you a copy of maria tatars beauty and the beast. Starring emma watson as belle and dan stevens as the beast, the new film is sure to delight audiences looking for an updated version of the. Oftentimes, retellings keep the bare bones of the original tale, but redress it in something different. Im just helping you find that new favorite book of yours. Admit it, theres never enough top ten lists regarding beauty and the beast retellings. Growing up, this was my absolute favorite fairy tale, so i devour just about every retellings i get my hands on. Classic tales about animal brides and grooms from around the world, available march 7th from penguin classics. Honestly, if no one had mentioned the controversy i would not have had a clue that there was anything untoward in the movie. Beauty and the beast is one of the most well known fairy tales everand, lets be real, the disney animated movie is pretty much perfection. Learn how to write a fairy tale retelling thats compelling and fresh.
But with this version, mckinleys beauty doesnt quite live up to her nickname her real name is honour and can be more accurately described as an awkward teenager,a girl who prefers to spend her free time with books, scholarship, and horses. When her father is suddenly taken hostage by the beast, beauty volunteers to. Oct 05, 2015 i love beauty and the beast retellings. Beauty of the beast by rachel demeter 2017, paperback at the best online prices at ebay.
Best retellings of beauty and the beast 202 books goodreads. Beauty and the beast retellings beauty and the beast is one of the most well known fairy tales everand, lets be real, the disney animated movie is pretty much perfection. When i first saw disney studios beauty and the beast, it was in the company of a fiveyearold friend. I think its one of the most beautiful fairy tales and do i even need to mention that library. How to write a fairy tale retelling ink and quills. Various versions, retellings, and adaptations of beauty and the beast including books, tv shows, movies, etc. Sep 22, 2016 bookish women of a certain age likely have a special place in their heart for disneys beauty and the beast. Ten ya retellings of beauty and the beast new york public library. Get ready for the new movie, disneys beauty and the beast, by reading retellings of the original story at tacoma public library. Beauty and the beast retellings 95 books goodreads. I have read or watched literally dozens of beauty and the beast retellings or adaptations and for the record, turned out pretty great with lots of selfesteem and healthy relationships. This is a retelling of the classic fantasy beauty and the beast. Beauty and the beast and other classic retellings the hub.
Since were celebrating a week of beauty and the beast all week, of course i want to tell you about my ten favorite retellings. Weird, considering ive always loved beauty and the beast and not cinderella, almost all of my retellings are of cinderella. Feb 15, 2017 beauty and the beast retellings in young adult fiction updated june 2019. Classifying fairy tales on tuesday my new picture book retelling of a grimms fairy tale, hans my hedgehog, is coming out, so i thought id tell you a little about its history and a lot about the retelling of a more famous story, beauty and the beast.
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