The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Richard Howard Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of The Little Prince
Book Review: A great book for kids and adults
Summary: 5 Stars
I have read and reread this book for several years, and I like it better each time. Each time, I discover new insights, bits of wisdom and nuggets of humor. Take it at whatever level you wish...a children's fable or a deep piece of philosophy. You can't go wrong. It makes a great gift, for those who have never read it. They will thank you for introducing them to it.Book Review: A holy novel
Summary: 5 Stars
Oh My gosh, The Little Prince is one of the best books in the WORLD!! and i know, because i have read a LOT of books. It is so good it is almost DEVINE, and i am not exazzerating or hyperbolizing! This book has the sparkle and (almost) magic how children think about LIFE. IT is a very profound book. This book will make you think, if not change your life. This book is SUCH a good book. you may smile, think deeply and you may even shed a tear.Book Review: A must read
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is good for people of all ages. When read as a childrens story, it can be a fun and interesting story about a prince who goes and visits other planets. However, when you read it and recognize the books allegorical qualities it becomes a much deeper read...The author tries to show us that you should try to be happy when going through life. It doesn't matter what we do with our lives, its how we've lived. It also doesn't hurt to try recapturing your lost childhood innocence once in a while. And finally, that the world would be a much better place if grownups would just have more imagination, and be less serious.
Book Review: A thought-provoking children's story to enjoy for a lifetime
Summary: 5 Stars
I am not sure how I can best explain this book, and how I can exprime the emotions it causes in me. I read it first a number of years ago in French, and ever since then it was been my staple gift for people - anyone who does not have a copy of The Little Prince, I promptly spend the nine dollars it costs me so that more people can understand its beauty. Its like I have a circle of effect around me in which everyone has read The Little Prince because of my influence.
I cannot praise it enough. It is a children's story with layers, and adults can enjoy the more philosophical portions of it. For a children's book, it is sad. I have read it out loud a number of times and I always choke up at the end, as well as my listener. The story is touching and memorable, melancholy but optimistic. And every time after you read it (especially if it is with your child), you can go out at night and look up at the stars and ask, "Has the sheep eaten the flower?" And you will see how this book can make everything change!
I cannot suplicate you enough to permit yourself the pleasure of reading this story!
Book Review: A tragedy...
Summary: 1 Stars
This new translation takes all of the poetry out of the Katherine Woods' translation. I use this new edition only to show my freshman students how crucial a good translator is. They actually laugh at the flatness of the language by Richard Howard. CAn't the publisher publish both editions and let the readers decide?