Beauty and the Beast

Haiga says

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Once there was a kind girl named Beauty who loved her family. When her father lost his wealth, they moved to a small house in the country. One day, her father picked a rose from a magical castle, and a Beast demanded a price for it. Beauty bravely offered to take her father's place. As she got to know the Beast, she discovered his kind heart. In the end, love transformed the Beast back into a handsome prince, and they lived happily ever after.

Originally a French tale — the French edition is on its way. Meanwhile you can enjoy it in English & Telugu.

Theme · Love sees the heart, not the face.

Source · Exact chapter extracted from Old-Time Stories (1921) via Project Gutenberg. Public-domain source wording preserved; formatting only.