Antoine De Saint-exupery

French aviator and writer, real life hero who looked at adventure and danger with poet's eyes - sometimes from the viewpoint of a child. Saint-Exupéry's most famous work is The Little Prince (1943), which he also illustrated. It has become one of the classics of children's literature of the 20th century. During World War II Saint-Exupéry served as a pilot. He was shot down on a mission over France in 1944.

 

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Featured Books, with extracts by Antoine De Saint-exupery

Little Prince
Antoine De Saint-exupery
December 2010 Guest Editor Sally Grindley: "What is it with princes?!  This Little Prince has come from a different planet, in a quite extraordinary short story with multiple themes, symbols and motifs.  I was introduced to this book at school, and...
Format: Hardback - Released: 04/10/2004
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