The Little Prince (Adult Edition)

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<p><strong>Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince.</strong></p><p><strong>A beautiful gift edition for adults of this touching and wise classic book. Featuring the original translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations by the author.</strong></p><p>A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most extraordinary little fellow standing before him. "Please...' asks the stranger, "draw me a sheep...'</p><p>And the pilot realises that when life's events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a pencil and paper ... and thus begins this 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>This stunning new edition for adults of the classic book <em>The Little Prince</em>, includes the classic English translation by Katherine Woods and original colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.</p><p>This beautiful hardback edition makes a perfect gift for fans of the book, or to introduce it to new readers.</p><p>Featuring bonus non-fiction material about the book's publication and reception, the real-life inspiration behind the story, and much more.</p><p><strong>Antoine de Saint-Exupéry</strong> (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote <em>The Little Prince</em> in the United States during a two-year self-imposed exile from occupied France. A year after the book's publication in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of The Little Prince, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have also become classics of world literature.</p><p><strong>Katherine Woods</strong> (1886-1968) produced the original English translation of <em>The Little Prince</em> in 1943. It w

Artikeldetails

EAN

9780008623487

Sprache

Englisch

Einband / Art

Buch

Maße

217 x 154 x 16 mm

Erscheinungsjahr

2023

Verlag / Hersteller

Harper Collins Publ. UK