The Beauty and the Melamed

“The Beauty and the Melamed” by Susan Stone A Polish folktale with a surprising twist on The Beauty and the Beast! When a beautiful young woman searches and fails to find a lover, she is surprised to meet a haggard, injured man with surprising charm. He shares a secret about his past with her that makes her ever-more grateful for his bravery and selfless heart. Storyteller Susan Stone has been a teller and teaching artist for 30 years, and is the founder of the Evanston Public Library Storytelling Festival.