The Little Prince

Bol Partner

Few books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. A beautiful gift edition of this touching and wise classic children's book, with the original translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations. A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see the most extraordinary little fellow standing before him. Please, asks the stranger, draw me a sheep. And the pilot realises that when life's events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a pencil and paper . . . and thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed the world forever for its readers. This stunning new edition of the classic children's book The Little Prince, includes the classic English translation by Katherine Woods and original colour illustrations which will capture the hearts of readers of all ages. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote The Little Prince in the United States during a two-year self-imposed exile from occupied France. A year after the book's publication in 1943, Saint-Exupery 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-Exupery wrote several other books that have also become classics of world literature. Katherine Woods (1886-1968) produced the original English translation of The Little Prince in 1943. It was later followed by several other English translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of Saint-Exupery's storytelling.

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A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow. Please, asks the stranger, draw me a sheep. And the pilot realizes that when lifes events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out pencil and paper . . . Thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed the world forever for its readers. Onderstaande tekst is vertaald vanuit de originele taalEen piloot stort neer in de woestijn. Als hij op een morgen wakker wordt, staat er een bijzonder mannetje voor hem. Alstublieft, vraagt de vreemdeling, kunt u een schaap voor me tekenen? En de piloot beseft dat wanneer het leven te moeilijk wordt om te begrijpen, er geen andere optie is dan je eraan overgeven. Hij pakt een pen en papier . . . Zo begint dit wijze en betoverende sprookje over het geheim van wat écht belangrijk is in het leven, dat de wereld voor altijd veranderde voor de lezers.

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Auteur) - Verschenen op 01/11/1991 bij Mammoth Libri

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Pages: 112, Edition: UK ed., Paperback, Wordsworth Editions