The Little Prince. 80th Anniversary Edition

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Beschreibung

<p><strong>A sparkling new hardback edition of this classic fable.</strong></p><p>A wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed the world forever for its readers.</p><p>Often seen as a symbol of childhood innocence, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's best-selling book <em>The Little Prince</em> is cherished by children and adults alike across the globe. Ideal for children aged 7 and up.</p><p>This beautiful hardback edition with a glittering foiled cover contains the definitive translation by Katherine Woods and all the original illustrations. The Little Prince joins the ranks of <em>A Little Princess</em>, <em>The Secret Garden</em> &amp; <em>Peter Pan</em>as a genuine children's classic of the twentieth century.</p><p>Antoine De Saint-Exupéry was born in 1900 in Lyon. In 1921, he began his training as a pilot By 1926, he had became one of the pioneers of international postal flight. In 1935 he embarked on a record-breaking attempt to fly from Paris to Saigon. Nineteen hours into the flight, his plane crashed in the Sahara desert. He survived the crash but spent three days battling dehydration, limited food and hallucinations. On the fourth day, the was rescued. In part, this experience was the inspiration for <em>The Little Prince</em>. He continued to fly until World War II, during which he took self-imposed exile. On 31 July 1944, he disappeared over the Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance mission.</p>

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780008639952

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

218 x 154 x 16 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Verlag / Hersteller

Harper Collins Publ. UK