Few books have been as universally cherished by children & adults alike as The Little Prince.A beautiful special gift edition of this touching & wise classic children`s book, with the original translation by Katherine Woods & 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 underst&, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out a pencil & paper... & thus begins this wise & 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 & 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 & 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 & is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment & charm of Saint-Exupery`s storytelling.