The Little Prince (Wordsworth Classics)
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The Little Prince is a modern fable, and for readers far and wide both the title and the work have exerted a pull far in excess of the book''s brevity. Written and published first by Antoine de St-Exupéry in 1943, only a year before his plane disappeared on a reconnaissance flight, it is one of the world''s most widely translated books, enjoyed by adults and children alike. In the meeting of the narrator who has ditched his plane in the Sahara desert, and the little prince, who has dropped there through time and space from his tiny asteroid, comes an intersection of two worlds, the one governed by the laws of nature, and the other determined only by the limits of imagination. The world of the imagination wins hands down, with the concerns of the adult world often shown to be lamentably silly as seen through the eyes of the little prince. While adult readers can find deep meanings in his various encounters, they can also be charmed back to childhood by this wise but innocent infant. This popular translation contains the author’s own delightful illustrations, bringing to visual life the small being at the tale’s heart, and a world of fantasy far removed from any quotidian reality. It is also a sort of love story, in which two frail beings, the downed pilot and the wandering infant-prince who has left behind all he knows, share their short time together isolated from humanity and finding sustenance in each other. This is a book which creates a unique relationship with each reader, whether child or adult.
| Asin | 1840227605 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #2,390 in Children's Classics |
| Dimensions | 5.47 x 0.28 x 7.8 inches |
| Edition | Classic Edition |
| Grade Level | 3 - 12 |
| Isbn 10 | 9781840227604 |
| Isbn 13 | 978-1840227604 |
| Item Weight | 3.17 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print Length | 112 pages |
| Publication Date | January 15, 2018 |
| Publisher | Wordsworth Editions Ltd |
| Reading Age | 6+ years, from customers |
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Inspiring
Classic and inspiring
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great as a baby shower gift
bought this as part of a baby shower gift, and they loved it!
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5 stars for the cover, 1 star for the HORRIBLE reprint of the original artwork.
I bought this purely for the adorable cover. I already have a couple of other copies of this beloved book, but I am a total sucker for pretty or cute covers. But I must say that I am EXTREMELY disappointed with the HORRIBLE reprint of the original illustrations. They're pixelated, in black and white and just look absolutely terrible. What were the printers thinking?!?!?!?! DON'T BUY this if you want to actually read the story, save your money and buy a MUCH better copy with the real, true and beautiful illustrations, they add so much to the story.
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Classic Read and Beautiful Design
Great story to read to my boys. The reprint and design of these books has my sons and I collecting and reading through the set. Definitely recommend them for timeless tales and beautiful set of books on our shelves.
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A book for all ages
The Little PrinceI admit to my shame that this is a children 's book that I have never read.I have finally opened this amazing book and I wish I had discovered it years back.The pilot that crashed in the middle of nowhere meets the little prince an entity from another world.The little prince's journey to the various planets is fun to read.I loved the meeting with the fox. The fox is an archetype that appears in so much of mythology. They represent knowledge and resourcefulness.It was so sad when the prince left the fox.In the end, the little prince must return to his planet to take care of his flower.The ending is a bit ambiguous because of the pilot's concern that he did not make an adequate muzzle for the sheep. Could the little prince have lost his precious flower?
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Nice Story
Dated story but nice message for the children today.
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Loved
Amazing. Great material. Perfect size
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Beautiful book
In great condition and great quality. Perfect copy of this book for gift giving.
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Good seller.
Good seller! Good packaging, fast shipping and delivery and items as described. Thank you!
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A classic!
Love the story and a cute edition, the illustrations however were not that sharp but still nice.
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Beautiful book
Beautiful book
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Petit prince
Nickel en version étrangère
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A wonderful Edition!
Such a beautiful edition!
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