Vincent read many poems to Catherine In the pilot episode, Vincent read her the book "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens while Catherine was recuperating from a vicious assault. He reads the last chapter of this book to her 8 months later on her apartment balcony He also recited poetry in the episodes, including Shakespearean sonnets You can find a complete list of literary references, by episode on the Classic Alliance of Beauty and the Beast website at classicalliance.net.
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