The version we recognize today was first published by in 1740. It was later shortened and rewritten by Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont in 1756. Beaumont’s version stripped away much of the political subtext of the original, turning it into a moral lesson for young women about looking past appearances and valuing character. 2. Core Themes
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It has inspired countless retellings, from dark gothic novels to modern "beastly" romances. The version we recognize today was first published
