{"product_id":"9780008589622_the-wisdom-of-the-little-prince","title":"The Wisdom of the Little Prince","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFew books have been as universally cherished by children and adults alike as \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautiful gift collection of quotes from the original translation by Katherine Woods, featuring full-colour illustrations.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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…’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e has been capturing the hearts of readers around the world since its publication in 1943 – this new collection of quotes features favourite words of wisdom from Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s lyrical, whimsical text. Quotes are drawn from the original translation by Katherine Woods, a favourite with fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith subjects covering childhood, sorrow, friendship, love and more, this collection has something for everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing original colour illustrations by the author.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntoine de Saint-Exupéry\u003c\/strong\u003e (1900-1944) was born in Lyons, France. He wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e in the United States during a two-year self-imposed exile from occupied France. A year after the book’s publication in 1943, Saint-Exupéry disappeared over the Mediterranean while flying a reconnaissance mission for his French air squadron. Best known throughout the world as the author and illustrator of \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e, Saint-Exupéry wrote several other books that have also become classics of world literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatherine Woods\u003c\/strong\u003e (1886-1968) produced the original English translation of \u003cem\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/em\u003e in 1943. It was later followed by several other English translations, but her classic translation is treasured by fans and is often considered to be the definitive English translation. Her poetic translation perfectly captures the enchantment and charm of Saint-Exupéry’s storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antoine de Saint-Exupéry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46898335154325,"sku":"9780008589622","price":15.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008589622_61b9aa5b-972c-457f-8e55-d80fcca85a56.jpg?v=1776888156","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008589622_the-wisdom-of-the-little-prince","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}