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by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Author), Manar Aid (Translator), Michel Bolsey (Translator)
An all-new bilingual presentation of the beloved classic, The Little Prince.The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is one of the most cherished stories in world literature. This edition offers a fresh and accessible reading experience through new parallel-formatted and color-coded translations into both English and Levantine Arabic, allowing readers to enjoy the story in both languages side by side.Designed in a MirrorPage(tm) format, the English text appears opposite its Levantine Arabic counterpart, making it easy to read, compare, and explore the nuances of both languages. Because English is a left-to-right language and Arabic is right-to-left, the two translations sit comfortably opposite each other on the page. What's more, we've color-coded the passages to make it easy move between them and keep your place while reading.This edition is ideal for: - English or Arabic readers who love The Little Prince and want to experience it in a new linguistic form- Students and learners of either language who speak the other language.- Arabic speakers interested in dialect literature- Bilingual readers who enjoy comparing translations- Teachers and educators seeking an engaging way to teach either languageUnlike most Arabic editions, which use formal Modern Standard Arabic, this translation presents the story in natural Levantine Arabic, reflecting the rhythm and warmth of everyday spoken language across the Levant, and echoing the informality of the original, French-language, story.The result is a version that feels intimate, conversational, and alive-while remaining close in spirit to Saint-Exupéry's timeless tale of friendship, imagination, and the wisdom of childhood.This edition features: - A new English translation from the original French- A new Levantine Arabic translation in clear, readable Arabic with diacritical marks for easy reading- Parallel mirror-page layout for easy comparison- Color-coded passages with abundant white space for easy tracking- Carefully designed pages for comfortable readingWhether you are discovering The Little Prince for the first time or revisiting a beloved story, this bilingual edition offers a unique way to experience one of the world's most timeless classics.
