{"product_id":"9780008589615","title":"The Little Prince [Collector's Slipcase Edition]","description":"Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupery\u003cbr\u003eISBN: 9780008589615\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: HarperCollins Publishers\u003cbr\u003eYear first published: 13 Oct 2023\u003cbr\u003ePages: 112 \u003cbr\u003eFormat: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFew books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA beautiful slip-cased, cloth-bound gift edition of this touching and wise classic children's book, with the original translation by Katherine Woods and full-colour illustrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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…’”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis stunning new collector’s edition of the classic children’s book celebrates the original English translation of Saint-Exupéry’s work by Katherine Woods, with original colour illustrations that will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing bonus non-fiction content, exploring the history of \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e, the real-life plane crash that inspired the story, the life of the author and more!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAntoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e in the United States during a two-year self-imposed exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication in 1943, Saint-Exupéry 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 \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have also become classics of world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKatherine Woods (1886–1968) produced the original English translation of \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e 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-Exupéry’s storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ships in 10 to 15 days","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46562085798046,"sku":"HPC-9780008589615","price":39.78,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0400\/9043\/5742\/files\/9780008589615.jpg?v=1772078091","url":"https:\/\/classicbargains.com.au\/products\/9780008589615","provider":"Classic Bargains Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}