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ISBN 10 : 0156012197 ISBN 13 : 9780156012195

Editeur : Mariner Books, 2000

Book by Antoine de SaintExupry

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. Richard Howard's translation of the beloved classic beautifully reflects Saint-Exupéry's unique and gifted style. Howard, an acclaimed poet and one of the preeminent translators of our time, has excelled in bringing the English text as close as possible to the French, in language, style, and most important, spirit. The artwork in this edition has been restored to match in detail and in color Saint-Exupéry's original artwork. Combining Richard Howard's translation with restored original art, this definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.

This title has been selected as a Common Core Text Exemplar (Grades 4-5, Stories).

Revue de presse :

Delineated with a delicate touch, the paper engineering adds a new dimension to this wistful fairy tale without overpowering it, enhancing the story s subtleties and echoing its sense of wonder.School Library Journal. This lovely edition boasts the complete original text and illustrations that are also a delight for the eyes. Entertainment Weekly; While a pop-up edition of de Saint-Exupery's enduring tale may initially seem like a gimmick, the resulting volume is a beautiful piece of bookmaking that actually extends the classic story ...this unabridged volume offers a creative, accessible entree to the timeless story. Booklist; The pleasing visual effects are subtle, but add an appropriate sense of magic. --Publishers Weekly