The Little Prince | Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Product Overview

Experience one of the most beloved stories ever told in this beautiful Penguin Clothbound Classics edition of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince. Translated by T.V.F. Cuffe, this luxury hardcover preserves the whimsical, profound spirit of the original fable. Perfect for readers of all ages, this edition is bound in a high-quality tactile cloth cover that serves as a stunning visual statement piece for your personal collection.

Key Features & Specifications

• Format: Clothbound Hardcover
• Author & Illustrator: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
• Translator: T.V.F. Cuffe
• Publisher: Penguin Classics
• Page Count: 160 Pages

Official Product Identifiers

• ISBN-13: 9780241508664
• ISBN-10: 0241508665

Included Works & Synopses

This specialty volume contains two distinct works from the iconic aviator-author, exploring themes of humanism, isolation, and love:

1. The Little Prince

When a pilot crashes his plane deep within the dangerous, desolate Sahara Desert, his survival efforts are interrupted by the miraculous appearance of an ethereal young boy—a Little Prince from another planet. As the pilot works to repair his engine, the boy shares stories of his travels across the cosmos, his encounters with flawed grown-ups on strange asteroids, and his deep bond with a single, fragile rose. It remains a timeless allegory on looking past the surface of things to find what is truly important.

2. Letter to a Hostage

Written in 1943 while Saint-Exupéry was in exile, this poignant essay is addressed to his best friend, Léon Werth, who was trapped in occupied France during World War II. Serving as a powerful companion piece to the main fable, this philosophical meditation reflects heavily on the horrors of war, the sacred nature of friendship, and the enduring resilience of the human spirit in the face of tyranny.