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In 2000 Harcourt proudly reissued Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's masterpiece, The Little Prince, in a sparkling new format. Newly translated by Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Richard Howard, this timeless classic was embraced by critics and readers across the country for its purity and beauty of expression. And Saint-Exupéry's beloved artwork was restored and remastered to present his work in its original and vibrant colors. Now Harcourt is issuing uniform full-color foreign language editions. The restored artwork glows like never before. These affordable and beautiful editions are sure to delight an entire new generation of readers, students, children, and adults for whom Saint-Exupéry's story will open the door to a new understanding of life.
About the Author
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. A year after the publication of The Little Prince, 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 also have become classics of world literature.
Richard Howard is the author of eleven books of poetry, including Untitled Subjects, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1970, and most recently, Trappings. He is the translator of more than 150 works from the French and lives in New York City.
Richard Howard is the author of eleven books of poetry, including Untitled Subjects, which won the Pulitzer Prize in 1970, and most recently, Trappings. He is the translator of more than 150 works from the French and lives in New York City.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I first read this in French for A level, forty years ago. I bought a copy in English, which has disappeared, and I rediscovered it in my local "tabac" about a year ago. It is a wonderful book, which every adult with average intelligence should read at least once in their lifetime.
The world from the perspective of the little prince is revealed in a way which is charming but not at all sentimental, and very thought-provoking if one allows oneself to be challenged.
I'm not saying any more than that - buy the book and discover it for yourself!
The world from the perspective of the little prince is revealed in a way which is charming but not at all sentimental, and very thought-provoking if one allows oneself to be challenged.
I'm not saying any more than that - buy the book and discover it for yourself!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Delightful story, full of insight, beautifully presented with author's watercolours. Bonus is the moderate pricing and the fast delivery for no extra charge!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I read this book the first time some years ago in German, and it immediately touched my heart. At that time, I decided to buy a french copy too, even though I didn't know a single word of french. Now finally, I reread the book in its original version and I felt again the warm touch of its words, as warm as the simple observations little children often do. It has been a true pleasure for me to rediscover its simple message.
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Item ok but delivery...
The book was in a good state when it was finally delivered after 4 weeks and after Amazon did what was necessary to send me it again !!! Read more
Published 4 days ago by julien
le betit livre
I was given this book by my french teacher and it has helped me understand the language alot more and expand my vocab. The illustrations help enormously... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Chat Gris
A classic "must have read"
My 1970s O Level French was enough to extract a lot of pleasure from this little book that I'd previously heard read in English by Peter Ustinov on tape. Read more
Published 20 months ago by M. Hayward
Great
I was really happy with my purchase. I needed tb book for school and it's perfect. It looks great the watercoulours are stunning. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Toyosi
A volume to keep for ever
Beautiful example of this classic book. Got it for my 10 year old grand-daughter for presentation to her as French prize at school, and it couldn't have fitted the bill better.
Published 21 months ago by G. A. White
words cannot describe
words cannot describe the beauty and wisdom of that book. I read the translated version when I was a kid and now that I am fluent in French I decided to purchase the French... Read more
Published 24 months ago by lexy
Je t'aime, mon petit prince
This story is incredibly touching, inspirational and beautiful, and I will love it forever. It lets us experience our world from the viewpoint of the completely innocent, pure,... Read more
Published on 23 April 2010 by Jazz
A little great book
I love this book, I think everybody should read it.
It's written as a children's book, but it's fresh and deep and absolutely brilliant. Read more
It's written as a children's book, but it's fresh and deep and absolutely brilliant. Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2009 by MemeBuendia
Great shipping
Ordered this book at the same time I ordered a book from a domestic store, and still received this one first. Extremely fast shipping, no problems whatsoever.
Published on 24 May 2009 by Torben Guldbrand Jensen
Amusing and relaxing.
A good read, and although this is a book designed for chidren, it can be read with as much glee, though probably more, by adults. Read more
Published on 10 May 2003 by deadbeat
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