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Little Prince by Antoine. de Saint-Exupéry (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100156012197
ISBN-139780156012195
eBay Product ID (ePID)1645858
Product Key Features
Book TitleLittle Prince
Number of Pages96 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2000
TopicClassics, Fantasy / General, Fantasy & Magic, Royalty, Fairy Tales & Folklore / General, General, Romance / General
IllustratorYes, De Saint-Exupéry, Antoine.
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorAntoine. De Saint-Exupéry
Book SeriesThe Little Prince Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight5.1 Oz
Item Length8 in
Item Width5.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN99-050439
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsYoung Osment (The Sixth Sense; Pay It Forward) again proves his mettle as an actor, giving voice to the Little Prince in this crisp, full-cast production of the literary classic. He approaches the role with a gentleness and sensitivity that touches the heart and never sounds maudlin. As the pilot whose plane has crashed in the Sahara, Gere plays it low-key, creating a perfect partner for Osment's interplanetary-traveling, wise-beyond-his-years prince. Gere expresses just the right mix of amusement and bewilderment as the prince interrupts the pilot's efforts to repair his plane with a request that he draw a sheep. The adept performances capture the timeless nature of Saint-Exup'ry's fable about how a child sees the important things in life much more clearly than many adults do. All ages., Antoine de Saint-Exupéry first published The Little Prince in 1943, only a year before his Lockheed P-38 vanished over the Mediterranean during a reconnaissance mission. More than a half century later, this fable of love and loneliness has lost none of its power. The narrator is a downed pilot in the Sahara Desert, frantically trying to repair his wrecked plane. His efforts are interrupted one day by the apparition of a little, well, prince, who asks him to draw a sheep. "In the face of an overpowering mystery, you don't dare disobey," the narrator recalls. "Absurd as it seemed, a thousand miles from all inhabited regions and in danger of death, I took a scrap of paper and a pen out of my pocket." And so begins their dialogue, which stretches the narrator's imagination in all sorts of surprising, childlike directions. The Little Prince describes his journey from planet to planet, each tiny world populated by a single adult. It's a wonderfully inventive sequence, which evokes not only the great fairy tales but also such monuments of postmodern whimsy as Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities . And despite his tone of gentle bemusement, Saint-Exupéry pulls off some fine satiric touches, too. There's the king, for example, who commands the Little Prince to function as a one-man (or one-boy) judiciary: I have good reason to believe that there is an old rat living somewhere on my planet. I hear him at night. You could judge that old rat. From time to time you will condemn him to death. That way his life will depend on your justice. But you'll pardon him each time for economy's sake. There's only one rat. The author pokes similar fun at a businessman, a geographer, and a lamplighter, all of whom signify some futile aspect of adult existence. Yet his tale is ultimately a tender one--a heartfelt exposition of sadness and solitude, which never turns into Peter Pan -style treacle. Such delicacy of tone can present real headaches for a translator, and in her 1943 translation, Katherine Woods sometimes wandered off the mark, giving the text a slightly wooden or didactic accent. Happily, Richard Howard (who did a fine nip-and-tuck job on Stendhal's The Charterhouse of Parma in 1999) has streamlined and simplified to wonderful effect. The result is a new and improved version of an indestructible classic, which also restores the original artwork to full color. "Trying to be witty," we're told at one point, "leads to lying, more or less." But Saint-Exupéry's drawings offer a handy rebuttal: they're fresh, funny, and like the book itself, rigorously truthful., Antoine de Saint-Exupéry first published The Little Prince in 1943, only a year before his Lockheed P-38 vanished over the Mediterranean during a reconnaissance mission. More than a half century later, this fable of love and loneliness has lost none of its power. The narrator is a downed pilot in the Sahara Desert, frantically trying to repair his wrecked plane. His efforts are interrupted one day by the apparition of a little, well, prince, who asks him to draw a sheep. "In the face of an overpowering mystery, you don't dare disobey," the narrator recalls. "Absurd as it seemed, a thousand miles from all inhabited regions and in danger of death, I took a scrap of paper and a pen out of my pocket." And so begins their dialogue, which stretches the narrator's imagination in all sorts of surprising, childlike directions.The Little Prince describes his journey from planet to planet, each tiny world populated by a single adult. It's a wonderfully inventive sequence, which evokes not only the great fairy tales but also such monuments of postmodern whimsy as Italo Calvino's Invisible Cities. And despite his tone of gentle bemusement, Saint-Exupéry pulls off some fine satiric touches, too. There's the king, for example, who commands the Little Prince to function as a one-man (or one-boy) judiciary: I have good reason to believe that there is an old rat living somewhere on my planet. I hear him at night. You could judge that old rat. From time to time you will condemn him to death. That way his life will depend on your justice. But you'll pardon him each time for economy's sake. There's only one rat. The author pokes similar fun at a businessman, a geographer, and a lamplighter, all of whom signify some futile aspect of adult existence. Yet his tale is ultimately a tender one--a heartfelt exposition of sadness and solitude, which never turns into Peter Pan-style treacle. Such delicacy of tone can present real headaches for a translator, and in her 1943 translation, Katherine Woods sometimes wandered off the mark, giving the text a slightly wooden or didactic accent. Happily, Richard Howard (who did a fine nip-and-tuck job on Stendhal's The Charterhouse of Parma in 1999) has streamlined and simplified to wonderful effect. The result is a new and improved version of an indestructible classic, which also restores the original artwork to full color. "Trying to be witty," we're told at one point, "leads to lying, more or less." But Saint-Exupéry's drawings offer a handy rebuttal: they're fresh, funny, and like the book itself, rigorously truthful.
Dewey Edition23
Grade FromSixth Grade
Grade ToEighth Grade
Dewey Decimal[Fic]
SynopsisA PBS Great American Read Top 100 Pick Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. Richard Howard's translation of the beloved classic beautifully reflects Saint-Exup ry's unique and gifted style. Howard, an acclaimed poet and one of the preeminent translators of our time, has excelled in bringing the English text as close as possible to the French, in language, style, and most important, spirit. The artwork in this edition has been restored to match in detail and in color Saint-Exup ry's original artwork. Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original art, this definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages. This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories)., Now with the restored original artwork, the beloved classic story of a young prince's travels throughout space??--??a profound tale about loneliness and loss, and love and friendship., Now with the restored original artwork, the beloved classic story of a young prince's travels throughout space--a profound tale about loneliness and loss, and love and friendship. A pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert and encounters a strange young boy who calls himself the Little Prince. The Little Prince has traveled there from his home on a lonely, distant asteroid with a single rose. The story that follows is a beautiful and at times heartbreaking meditation on human nature. The Little Prince is one of the best-selling and most translated books of all time, universally cherished by children and adults alike, and Richard Howard's translation of the beloved classic beautifully reflects Saint-Exupéry's unique and gifted style, bringing the English text as close as possible to the French in language, style, and spirit. In this special edition, the artwork has been restored to match in detail and in color Saint-Exupéry's original artwork. This definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.
LC Classification NumberPZ8.S14Li 2000
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- 12 Aug, 2020
all time favorite
This is one of my all time favorite books! I am pretty sure we have multiple copies but I couldn't find them and wanted to read it with my son so I bought it again. Awesome for kids on the spectrum or kids that just are not into cars, dinosaurs and sports.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Aug, 2024
A Lovely, Timeless Classic
The Little Prince is a literary classic that appeals to all ages. It's an enjoyable adventure story for children and a thoughtful prosaic message about life for adults. The illustrations in this particular edition are copies of the originals and lend an ethereal quality to the story. Beautiful.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 12 Feb, 2022
Thoroughly Enjoyable!
I had read The Little Prince years ago. Recently bought the book for a friend and then bought a second for me to reread over and over again. Book in excellent condition and arrived on time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 22 Oct, 2019
Best book, no matter how old you are
First time I read this book I was 7 and I remembered it was fun. I read it again at 15 and realized it was more than just "fun". At 20 I read it again and now at 25 I feel I still have something to learn from it.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 12 Sep, 2018
The fox has the secret ..
A children's book that is relevant to "old children" like me... I am 59. Filled with amusing insights into the misguided world we live in. Well worth reading again.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 08 Jun, 2024
This book always made me cry. I hope the grand babies love it too. Nice book. I'm happy with this perchase.
This book always made me cry. I hope the grand babies love it too. Nice book. I'm happy with this perchase.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 16 Nov, 2021
One of the dearest books
One of the dearest books ever written. As a child, I thought it was merely delightful fantasy. As an adult, I cry every time at it’s beauty.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 23 Nov, 2016
Absolutely Beautiful
I should not be crying over a children's book, but here I am. The Little Prince reminded me just how child-like love can be. How a simple thing can be such an important remembrance of an old friend. The book itself was in great condition and wonderful translation. I give my highest rating and truly recommend this book to anyone; adult or child.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 05 Sep, 2017
Timeless classic
I love reading this to my child. He listens so intently while clutching his Mr. Fox plush.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Jul, 2020
Just right.
Compelling story, beautifully illustrated. A book that is joy to look through and read.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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