Howard Ashman (May 17, 1950 – March 14, 1991) was an American playwright and lyricist. He collaborated with Alan Menken on several films, notably animated features for Disney, Ashman writing the lyrics and Menken composing the music.
A princess named Belle discovers a mysterious Beast who lives in a far away castle and at first is afraid of him but until they start to become more connected and fall in love.
