Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont

Jeanne-Marie Leprince de Beaumont was an 18th-century French writer and educator, best known for her work in children's literature. She authored "Beauty and the Beast," a famous fairy tale that emphasizes virtues like kindness and inner beauty. Beyond storytelling, she contributed to educational reform by writing practical manuals and essays aimed at improving teaching methods and promoting literacy. Her work helped shape modern storytelling and emphasized moral values, making her an influential figure in both literature and education during the Age of Enlightenment.