The Little Prince - Large Print Edition
(Autor) Antoine de Saint-ExuperyThe Little Prince is one of the most famous books ever written. It is said to have been translated into 300 languages and dialects. The original in French has also been reprinted by Ishi Press as Le Petit Prince - grande Edition imprimEe ISBN 4871879275 It was first published by Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1943. Copies of the first edition are rare and will sell for more than one thousand dollars. Here we have used for this reprint the original translation by Katherine Woods. There are at least six other published English Language translations and so many translations in other languages that it is difficult to count them. For example, there are said to be 70 translations into Chinese. The book was written in French. The English translation was dictated by the publisher. The Little Prince describes his travels to ten planets. The other little planets are asteroids that circle the Sun between Mars and Jupiter. The asteroids have numbers rather than names. The Little Prince lives on one of these asteroids and visits the others. It appears to be similar to and a predecessor of the "Star Treck" TV series involving a space ship that goes from one planet to another finding different life forms and new adventures on each planet.
Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Antoine de Saint-Exupery was a French writer and aviator born in 1900. He is best known for his novella "The Little Prince," which has become a classic of children's literature. Saint-Exupery's writing style is characterized by a poetic and philosophical approach, often exploring themes of human nature, love, and the search for meaning in life.
As a pioneer of aviation, Saint-Exupery drew inspiration from his experiences as a pilot, incorporating them into his works such as "Night Flight" and "Wind, Sand and Stars." His storytelling is marked by a sense of adventure and a deep admiration for the beauty of the natural world.
Saint-Exupery's contributions to literature have had a lasting impact on the genre of fables and allegorical storytelling. His works continue to be celebrated for their timeless wisdom and universal themes, making him one of the most influential writers of the 20th century.
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