Explore Charles Lamb books at New West Press.

The Charles Lamb collection centers on the store's edition of Beauty and the Beast, a retelling of the familiar story of a young woman and an apparently frightening host. Beauty's concern for her father brings her into a strange household, where appearances do not provide a reliable guide to character. Kindness, obligation, and a changing understanding of the Beast give the narrative its emotional movement. The edition also includes an introduction by Andrew Lang, offering an additional point of entry into a tale reshaped many times for new readers.

Fairy tales invite readers to think about promises, generosity, courage, and consequences through memorable images rather than lengthy explanations. They also reward comparison: a familiar plot can change significantly from one retelling to another. Read a tale aloud, discuss a character's choice, or explore how language and imagery create its atmosphere. Browse the available editions for your fairy tale shelf.