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The Little Prince

By: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Richard Howard - translator
Narrated by: Humphrey Bower
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Summary

A timeless classic. Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. The perfect audio companion, this Bolinda edition will capture the hearts of listeners of all ages.

The book has been translated into more than 160 languages and, to date has sold more than 50 million copies worldwide. It is one of the top 50 best-selling books. It has been adapted into a movie musical by Lerner and Loewe, two different operas, as well as into an animated series. It is often used as a beginner's book for French language students.

A pilot stranded in the desert awakes one morning to see, standing before him, the most extraordinary little fellow. "Please," asks the stranger, "draw me a sheep." And the pilot realizes that when life's events are too difficult to understand, there is no choice but to succumb to their mysteries. He pulls out pencil and paper... And thus begins this wise and enchanting fable that, in teaching the secret of what is really important in life, has changed forever the world for its readers.

©2008 Antoine de Saint-Exupery (P)2008 Bolinda Publishing
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Critic reviews

"Humphrey Bower's crisp British accent describes the magical and unlikely friendship between the pilot who was struggling to survive and the boy who was trying to return to his tiny home planet. The pace is measured, and the tone grows more melancholy as the narrator resigns himself to the loss of his extraordinary companion." ( AudioFile)

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Wonderful and whimsical

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Beautifully performed, I really enjoyed Bower’s reading. The characters are easy to tell apart, and his performance is engaging. Very pleasant listening.

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Not for me. I can see why children like it, but for me it felt more like a boring version of Alice in Wonderland: random curious events strung together. But unlike Alice, there’s no connecting purpose—Alice wanted to get home, the Prince is just bouncing around because reasons I guess. The ending was poignant, but honestly I doubt I’ll read it again.

I’d say, if you like fairy tales, or like the story already, then it’s definitely worth it. Bower’s reading elevates it from mediocre to likeable. If you want a story with an engaging plot…this ain’t it chief.

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Wonderful book easy to see why it's a classic

More than just a children's book; a doomed love story with the basis of the rose for the authors real life relationship with his wife.

Also commented on is the authors perhaps autism and his inability to connect with the real adult world and the failure to understand adult motives.

Wonderfully performed by Humphrey Bower.

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Simply beautiful

I absolutely love the book, and this audio version brings alive the characters and remains respectful to the original translation. If you let it, this story will speak to your heart, remind you to hold onto the wonder of childhood curiosity and you will be forever moved by its message that the most important things in life cannot be seen.

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I loved it!

This book truly blew my mind. I had to pause many times to really absorb and think about what I’ve just read. And the end, this book truly broke me. One of my all time favourites, it’s genius. 🤍🌹✨

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Simply magical

Beautifully read. Brought the book to life. Loved every minute of it. Don’t lose your innocence.

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A forever classic must have/read!

A very short book, contains all important lessons of life, leaving the reader thinking of it long after it’s finished. I’ve read it multiple times in my life, hold a hard copy and have also listened to this beautiful reminder about life

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Loved it

Really enjoyed listening to the narrator.
As for The Little Prince, I will definitely give this another listen. Beautiful story with multiple layers.

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Moved

A book for all adults. For those who confused with the adults and those who haven’t decided.

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After years

I read this book ages ago in school as part of literature lessons. What a waste of time it was back then. Years passed, and I finally got it.

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Wise and simple

A timeless story with many metaphors on how to live and let go, being truly present and connecting what is really important.

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