Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's novella, The Little Prince, is a poignant allegory that explores themes of friendship, love, loss, and the importance of childlike wonder. The story follows a pilot stranded in the desert who encounters a young prince from a tiny asteroid. Through their conversations, the prince reveals his unique world, filled with a rose he cherishes and a cast of eccentric characters.
This heartwarming classic critiques adult vanity and societal expectations through the innocent wisdom of the Little Prince.
Illustrated by the author and translated by Katherine Woods
The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint-Exupery c1971 Penguin
Title: The Little Prince
Author: Antoine De Saint-Exupery
Publisher : Penguin Books (Puffin)
Publication c1971
Format: SoftbackCondition: Picture covers with light creasing to corners and shelf wear. Pages are clean and mark free. Slight tanning to edges due to age. Some nice illustrations throughout.
Book measures: 18cm x 11cm with 107 pages