The Little Prince

Name: The Little Prince
Brand: Bloomsbury Publishing PTY Ltd
SKU: 9781847498243
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With the original colour illustrations

By Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Series: Alma Junior Classics

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Summary

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a beloved classic in which a pilot stranded in the Sahara Desert meets a young prince from a distant asteroid. Through their conversations, the prince shares whimsical stories of his adventures on various planets, each inhabited by curious characters that offer profound insights into human nature, love, and friendship. The narrative combines whimsical fantasy with thoughtful reflections on life and human relationships.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this classic tale if you're enchanted by whimsical stories that explore profound themes of innocence, friendship, and imagination. It offers a delightful blend of simple, evocative prose and meaningful allegories that captivate both children and adults, inviting readers to reflect on the important things in life.

The Little Prince

Presented here in a new translation and featuring the author's own watercolour illustrations, The Little Prince has become a classic philosophical fable for young and old, as well as a global publishing phenomenon, selling tens of millions of copies worldwide and being translated into dozens of languages.

First published in 1943 and featuring the author’s own watercolour illustrations, The Little Prince has since become a classic philosophical fable for young and old

Description

Having crash-landed in the Sahara desert, a pilot comes across a young boy who introduces himself as the Little Prince and tells him the story of how he grew up on a tiny asteroid before travelling across the galaxies and coming to Earth. His encounters and discoveries, seen through childlike, innocent eyes, give rise to candid reflections on life and human nature.

First published in 1943 and featuring the author’s own watercolour illustrations, The Little Prince has since become a classic philosophical fable for young and old, as well as a global publishing phenomenon, selling tens of millions of copies worldwide and being translated into dozens of languages.

Series: Alma Junior Classics

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry continues to be beloved for its unique atmospheric style, capturing the essence of a timeless fantasy. Reviews highlight its beautifully written narrative, with comparisons made to a saint-like quality in its author, noted for effectively conveying profound themes.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781847498243

Publisher: Alma Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Alma Classics

Illustration: Include 40 full-colour illustrations

Contributors:

Illustrated by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Translated by Gregory Norminton

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 191g

Pages: 112

Collections

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Most Popular Books of All Time Series: Alma Junior Classics Young Adult

About the Author

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–44) was a French writer and aviator, who disappeared on a reconnaissance mission during the Second World War. The author of several novels about flying, he is best remembered today for the children’s book The Little Prince.