The Little Prince: A Reverie of Substance

by James E. Higgins

Book Overview

In this study of The Little Prince the author examines the relevance of Antoine de Saint-Exupery's experience in World War II as a fighter-pilot. It points out that this man, inspired by adventures that few people will know in their lifetimes, could at the same time be everyman, communicating universal truths. In examining the relationship between the pilot and the little prince, Higgins reveals how this little fairy tale teaches us lessons about pain and love and asks us to turn inward to find answers to questions of responsibility.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080578585X
• ISBN13: 9780805785852
• Release Date: February 1996
• Publisher: Twayne Publishers
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

An excellent in-depth analysis to go beyond the story.

This will be useful to the French or literature teacher who wants to go beyond the words and get an in-depth look at this famous book. However, if you are a reader in love with the story, you may not enjoy the "university-style" discourse, nor the information, too substantial and specialized to appeal to everyone.

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