Product reviewsThe Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupéry (1943, Hardcover)

A most touching story...

This is an amazing book written by the author for children. However, most children will not appreciate or fully understand the sadness, humor, and themes contained. There are updated translations of this book but Katherine Woods did the original translation from French to English and, in my opinion, the only translation. "And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye." There is no way to improve on such a translation.
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A children's classic

It's a beautiful book with great illustrations made more relevant having seen the original Little Prince sketches. Few children's authors have story-telling and artistic talent. The book is more impressive when you know the author is responsible for the text and illustrations. Sadly, this was his final book as he left New York to join the Free French Air Force and was shot down and died in 1944.Read full review...

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A magical tale; buy it in any readable condition...

The standard questions do not really apply in an item like this.As a used item, some many years old, each purchase will be unique and show varying amounts of use and care. The content of the book will always be wonderful. It's a "hard to find in good condition" book, as newer translations are in print. But in my opinion they are far less charming than the origonal English from French version. This copy in particular is in very good condition, and I am so glad it was listed for sale. I first read it when I was many decades younger, and still love giving it as a gift to those I know will resonate to it.Read full review...

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used with a lot of love edition

This used copy is exactly what I wanted to replace my husbands lost copy. The little not inside in pencil written by a child saying it was her favorite book made it even more special.

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The 1943 English translation,.. The BEST translation!

Wonderful book. Very happy to find it in the English translation from 1943. Though other translations have come along, this is the one that, for me, carries the story best. the well known "It is only with the heart that one sees rightly,..." quotation appears in this version. That alone is reason enough to purchase this edition.Read full review...

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Little Prince

For the price the book was okay, the only little detail is that it was missing a full page , other than that the book was in good condition

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the little prince is a must read

one of the great books every one should read

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LOVE THE LITTLE PRINCE

This book changed my world. Shipping great, quality BEYOND description. I'd buy another!

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A must-read for everyone!

I claim no uniqueness: like many others, I fell in love with this book as a child and found that it sustained its magic when I grew up. It's a voluptuous, lovely story and I really prefer the older translation (in my opinion, "If you please, draw me a sheep" is just tonally different from "Please draw me a sheep.") I had to get a hardcover copy for my daughter. I would recommend this book to anyone. Perhaps the best testament to its power is that when I used it (among other books) in an English as a Second Language course I taught to Japanese students, one of the pupils wrote on her final exam, "Thank you for introducing me to the Little Prince. I will always remember him."Read full review...

The Best Book Ever Written

I have purchased this book, in paperbook form, and given it as a gift many times. It is a wonderful story that has many lessons on how to live and look at life. My favorite line is "It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye." I decided to purchase a hardback version to keep for, and be read by, generations to come. The story was also made into a musical movie which is also wonderful.Read full review...