How old is Beauty and the Beast?
In my latest research, I discovered that the tale of Beauty and the Beast is much older than many of us thought. The story's origin traces back to ancient times, with its first literary version appearing in 1740, penned by French novelist Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. The more popular shortened version by Jeanne-Marie Le Prince de Beaumont came about in 1756. So, in reality, this beloved tale is nearly 300 years old, proving that classic stories truly stand the test of time.
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