About this title: In this retelling of the "Beauty and the Beast" fairy tale, Orasmyn, the prince of Persia, is turned into a beast by a wicked fairy. His curse can only be undone by the love of a woman, but what woman can love such a beast?
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Binding: Audio CD
Publisher: Recorded Books
Date Published: 2001
ISBN-13:9781402519680ISBN:1402519680
Description: Good. Ex-Library with normal markings. Audiobook on CD. Guaranteed to play perfectly or full refund is given. 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Shipped each business day. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780689870057ISBN:0689870051
Description: Good. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 260 p. Intended for a juvenile audience. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Edition: Illustrated.
Binding: Trade paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2002
ISBN-13:9780689835902ISBN:0689835906
Description: Good. No dust jacket as issued. well bound and unmarked, bumped corners. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 260 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: Young adult; Children/juvenile. read more
Description: Acceptable. Former Library book. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: Good. Former Library book. Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780689870057ISBN:0689870051
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Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780689870057ISBN:0689870051
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Description: Acceptable. Book is in good reading condition. Cover has wear at edges and corners, and may have creases. Spine has wear at edges and may have creases. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Atheneum
Date Published: 2000-11-01
ISBN-13:9780689835896ISBN:0689835892
Description: New. Beautiful clean copy! Pages are clean and crisp. No highlighting, no tears, no markings, no stickers, not ex-library. We believe in exceptional service, look at our feedback! Priced low, to sell fast! Great condition inside and out. read more
Binding: Mass Market Paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780689870057ISBN:0689870051
Description: New. Brand New! Buy with confidence-your satisfaction is guaranteed at B-Logistics! Due to the large scale of our operation, we do not have access to the specific contents/condition of our items. Please note that Expedited shipping is not available at this time. read more
Binding: Mass-market paperback
Publisher: Simon Pulse
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9780689870057ISBN:0689870051
Description: New. Mass market (rack) paperback. Glued binding. 260 p. Intended for a juvenile audience. Intended for a young adult/teenage audience. read more
Format: Audio CD
Label: Recorded Books
Date: 2001
UPC:1402519680
Description: Very Good. x-lib w/ markings, 6 Cd's, Original cover cut and slide into clamshell case, UNABRIDGED, Read by Mike Barnicle, Recorded Books, 2001First Class shipping if available for faster service. read more
"I just re-read "Beauty" (by Robin McKinley) for our Book Club and came across this version of the tale told from the Beast's perspective, so I thought it would be interesting to read as well. Several things make this version unique -- the setting in ancient Persia, the incorporation of some Islam beliefs, the fact that the beast is an acutal lion that can't speak, and the lack of any other magic (i.e. the castle itself is not enchanted). I enjoyed the perspective for the most part, but wished there was less of the Beast's wanderings (and instincts) as a lion and more of the developing relationship with Belle. I also felt like the ending was pretty abrupt."
"This retelling of the Beauty and the Beast story is a departure from the classic tale in many ways. It is told from the perspective of the enchanted Prince, living in Arabia, who offends the gods and is transformed into a lion. The really shocking parts are regarding his struggle against the overwhelming animal nature of his new form and his attempt to retain his humanity--definitely not for kids. There is also a strange mix of early middle eastern religions in his personal search for spirituality."
"Uhg. I just listened to this one on tape and can't imagine how tedious and dull it would have been to have had to read every word without the distraction of folding laundry, etc. I just finished skimming "Beauty" by Robin McKinley the other day and was looking for another good retelling of Beauty and the Beast. This is definitely not it. The ending was totally abrupt with absolutely no dénouement. If you are really interested in learning about Hinduism, this might be a good one for you."
"Napoli brings a fresh slant to the tried and true tale of Beauty and the Beast. Her beast is a Persian prince, Orasmyn, cursed to live as a lion after he allows a scarred camel to be sacrificed. Much of the story centers on Orasmyns contemplations of what separates his bestial self with his human self that still reflects on the tenets of Islam and longs for companionship. And Napoli does what she does best by reimagining this well-worn tale and making it not only factual and romantic, but also intellectual."
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