The Little Prince Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Little Prince
Book Review: Five times five times five 5 Stars
What can possibly be said about this book which does it justice? I have read it only two or three times over the last ten years or so, but I feel as though I can turn to any page of it in my mind because it is one of the most memorable books ever written, and also one of the most poignant. I am pleased to see that this book means as much to so many others as it does to me. While many of the readers mention that it is full of philosophical riches, I would like to point out that along with these insights, the simple drawings are almost as touching when coupled with the story. This work is pure artistic refinement, and a bible for the lost years we all have stored up inside ourselves. To read it once is to read it a thousand times!Book Review: It will ignite a child's imagination, and stir your soul
Summary: 5 Stars
This modern classic is more than just a children's story. Antoine-Saint Exupery weaves politics, philosphy, and maturity between the lines of an imagintive and moving tale of ego, want, and loss. Children will be enchanted by the classic 'once-upon-a-time' feel; and adults will be moved to tears by the adult lessons the Little Prince encounters. No bookshelf is complete without a copy of this timeless novelBook Review: It's a book - well written
Summary: 3 Stars
A very well written book with insight to morals in a demoralized world. I enjoyed the choice of words used by Antoine, however, do not feel that this is a book for a child to read, but to be read to. If you find you enjoy this book then check out the Holy Bible...you'll find some of the same philosophies regarding love for an individual and much more.Book Review: Just an answer for some reviews
Summary: 5 Stars
I would like to join everyone who mentioned this book as their favorite, and I may answer some question. Those who asked a question like "When he entered Earth, how come he didn't burn in the atmosphere?" probably never heard the word "literature". I really feel sorry for them. Novels of this genre are rarely based on the laws of phisics and other nature sciences. "How could Dante meet Vergilius, who actually died ages before Dante was born?": the same stupid question never asked. We are talking about literature and philosophy. If it's too hard to understand to someone, he misses a lot of great work of world literature. Sorry about the bad English.Book Review: Katherine Woods - The name to remember
Summary: 5 Stars
Katherine Woods' translation is the only English-language version of The Little Prince which captures the beauty, simplicity, clarity, and profundity of the Antoine de St. Exupery's classic, penned in French.
(The newer translation is appallingly horrid and bland, mistaken, and frankly perplexing.)
This is really not a children's book, although older children will appreciate it.
Don't measure the value by the thickness of the book. De St. Exupery, himself a WWI pilot, writes with a great economy yet produces here the most beautiful poetry with a delightful playfulness and childlike innocence -- a fresh vision which thus sees clearly and does not obscure the profound.
Mr. Fred Rogers used to quote from de St. Exupery, whose image and illustrations once graced the 20-franc note (in the days before the euro).
There simply is no other work like this one. It is an exceptionally rare treasure, a masterpiece.
Be sure to read Katherine Woods' translation. Read it privately, when you have time to savor each word. And keep a box of tissues nearby.