The Little Prince
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26.00лв.
€13.29
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Код:10761
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Тегло:0.170 кг
Complete and unabridged.
A pocket sized book – 10 x 15.5 cm.
The most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched, they are felt with the heart.
Part of the Macmillan Collector's Library; a series of stunning clothbound classics with gold foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition features a translation by Ros and Chloe Schwarz, as well as the original illustrations by Saint-Exupery himself.
After crash-landing in the Sahara Desert, a pilot encounters a little prince visiting Earth from his own planet. Their strange and moving meeting illuminates many of life's universal truths, as he learns what it means to be human. Antoine de Saint-Exupery's delightful The Little Prince has been translated into over 180 languages and sold over 80 million copies.
"Ever since its original publication in French in 1943, Antoine de Saint-Exupery's story has enchanted audiences of all ages... The story's wisdom on loneliness and consumerism remains as resonant as ever."
Samuel Earle – The Guardian
Samuel Earle – The Guardian
"Of all the books written in French over the past century, Antoine de Saint-Exupery’s Le Petit Prince is surely the best loved in the most tongues."
Adam Gopnik – The New Yorker
Adam Gopnik – The New Yorker
"Every chapter in this book has a unique lesson; every encounter is an allegory. It is whimsical and magical... Saint-Exupery created a masterpiece that has lived in the hearts of adults and children for decades."
Farah Masud – The Daily Star
Farah Masud – The Daily Star
First published in 1943, The Little Prince is one of the most translated and best-selling books in the world, beloved by readers of all ages. This timeless novella blends fantasy, philosophy, and childhood innocence, capturing universal truths about human relationships, imagination, and the search for meaning.
The story follows a young prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting a series of unusual characters—a king, a vain man, a drunkard, a lamplighter, and a geographer—each embodying different aspects of human folly. Through these encounters, the prince learns profound lessons about loneliness, love, and friendship.
Central to the tale is the prince’s relationship with his rose, a delicate and demanding flower he left behind on his home asteroid. This relationship teaches him about responsibility, devotion, and the uniqueness of true love. The fox, another pivotal character, imparts the unforgettable wisdom: “One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye.”
Narrated by a stranded aviator in the desert, the novella reflects Saint-Exupéry’s own experiences as a pilot. Beneath its simplicity lies a powerful allegory about the nature of adulthood, the loss of wonder, and the importance of looking beneath the surface of things.
More than just a children’s story, The Little Prince is a philosophical meditation on life, love, and human connection, inviting readers to rediscover the world through the eyes of a child. Its poetic style and universal themes continue to inspire generations across cultures.
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Автор:Antoine de Saint-Exupery
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Издателство:Collector's Library
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ISBN:9781909621565
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Година:2016
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Страници:136
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Корици:твърди
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Състояние:отлично