The little prince
Subtitle: a reverie of substance
By: James E. Higgins.
Series: Twayne's masterwork studies ;; no. 150
Publisher: Twayne Publishers; Prentice Hall International
Published: 1996
Place of publication: New York; London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 119
Subjects: Saint Exupéry, Antoine de, 1900-1944.
Description: In this sympathetic yet penetrating study of a revered classic of children's literature, James E. Higgins examines the relevance of Saint-Exupery's active engagement in World War II, demonstrating that this most unusual man - who took part in adventures that few people will experience in their lifetimescould at the same time be everyman, communicating universal truths.

By examining The Little Prince's simple style and imaginative motifs, Higgins reveals how this little fairy tale so powerfully teaches its lessons about pain, faith, and love and so compellingly asks us to turn inward to find answers to questions of responsibility - to "see with our hearts."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-113) and index.