The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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English

FAR SHORE
15 September 2023

Literature, Poetry & Criticism; Classic fiction (pre c 1945); Fantasy; Fiction in translation; Classic fiction (Children's&YA); Adventure stories (Children's&YA)

Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince.

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.

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…’

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.

This stunning new edition for adults of the classic book The Little Prince, includes the classic English translation by Katherine Woods and original colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.

This beautiful cloth-bound edition makes a perfect gift for fans of the book, or to introduce it to new readers.

Featuring bonus non-fiction material about the book’s publication and reception, the real-life inspiration behind the story, and much more.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The Little Prince 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.

Katherine Woods (1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.

By: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Imprint: FAR SHORE
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 154mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 270g
ISBN: 9780008623487
ISBN 10: 0008623481
Pages: 112
Publication Date: 15 September 2023
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Antoine De Saint-Exupery 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 1945 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.