Month: September 2023

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery (Review #34)

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Blurb

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 realises 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.

Review

Over the years I have heard many good things about this book so when I saw a beautiful edition by Chiltern publishing I decided it was time to get myself a copy and get reading. 

This is a beautiful story about a stranded pilot who is desperately trying to find a way to survive. One morning he wakes up to find a little fellow standing in front of him. This Little Prince tells the pilot all about his travels around the universe. 

For such a small book it packed a massive punch and although it is considered a children’s book I found it contained a great deal of symbolism and is a fantastic learning tool for children and adults. Every encounter the Little Prince had on his travels taught him something new and most importantly he learned something of value in life. 

This is a beautiful story with lovely illustrations and one that I think I will read again and again because it will be a reminder about what is important in life and not to let the chaos of life get in the way. I give this book 4 out of 5 Dragons. 

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About the author

Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944) was a French writer, poet, journalist and pioneering  aviator. He received several prestigious literary awards for his novella The Little Prince and for his lyrical aviation writings, including Wind, Sand and Stars and Night Flight. 

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Friday Poetry: Lord Alfred Douglas

Pinch punch first of the month!

I can’t believe we are in September already. I will soon be back at school and sadly this will mean less reading but it will be nice to get back to teaching.

My chosen poem today is by Lord Alfred Douglas (1870-1945). Douglas was an English poet and journalist and a lover of Oscar Wilde. 

The Cod

There's something very strange and odd
About the habits of the Cod.

For when you're swimming in the sea,
He sometimes bites you on the knee.

And though his bites are not past healing,
It is a most unpleasant feeling.

And when you're diving down below,
He often nips you on the toe.

And though he doesn't hurt you much,
He has a disagreeable touch.

There's one thing to be said for him, -
It is treat to see him swim.

But though he swims in graceful curves,
He rather gets upon your nerves. 

Lord Alfred Douglas

Happy Reading

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