Le Petit Prince * Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, John Richardson Miller (Contributor) * Educational Edition

This specialized educational printing of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s timeless philosophical masterpiece presents the original, unabridged French text with supplemental notes and English vocabulary glossaries.

The Story: Written and beautifully sketched by fabled French aviator and author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, this is the globally revered 1943 allegorical tale of the the magical journey of a stranded pilot and an enigmatic little space traveler. The book takes readers through a versatile landscape of deep human philosophy, sorting the prince’s cosmic wanderings.

Readers trace the little prince across different asteroid parameters—unpeeling how his encounters with a foolish king, a conceited man, a businessman, and a wise fox highlight the absurdity of adult narrow-mindedness and the vital importance of emotional connection. 

Edited specifically for academic settings by prominent romance language scholar John Richardson Miller. This specific educational package has the complete French story with a end-of-book notes and alphabetical French-to-English dictionary. Published in a durable, student-friendly layout by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, this classic school text remains an essential cornerstone for intermediate French language shelves, proving that "what is essential is invisible to the eye."

Perfect For: High school and college-level French students, language self-learners, and teachers looking for an uncomplicated, highly intuitive reference textbook to transition from basic grammar to advanced reading fluency; and fans of classic literature seeking to experience Saint-Exupéry's masterpiece in its authentic, original tongue.

First published 1943. This edition 1970 by Houghton Mifflin.

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