Beauty and the Beast (eBook)

Enriched edition. An Essay in Evolutionary Aesthetic

Stewart Andrew McDowall (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
150 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
405-766459277-4 (EAN)

Infos

In "Beauty and the Beast," Stewart Andrew McDowall deftly reinterprets the classic fairy tale through a contemporary lens, exploring the intricate dynamics of love, acceptance, and transformation. The narrative intertwines lush, evocative prose with vivid imagery, capturing the tension between inner beauty and societal judgment. McDowall's literary style pays homage to traditional fairy tale conventions while infusing it with modern psychological depth, shedding light on the characters' inner struggles. Set against a backdrop of enchanting landscapes and moral complexities, this retelling resonates with themes of redemption and self-discovery that reflect current societal issues.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 29.11.2019
• Einführung: Julian Elliott
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Julian Elliott
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Märchen / Sagen
• Themenwelt: Kunst / Musik / Theater
• Schlagworte: Aesthetics • authorship • character evolution • Children's books • Classic • Classic Literature • classic retelling • Fairy Tale Retelling • Folklore • French Literature • Historical • literary adaptation • Literary Analysis • literary themes • magical realism • modern fairy tale • Mythological inspiration • Personal Transformation • romantic adventure • Romantic Fantasy • Thematic Exploration • timeless themes • youthful love story