"The Little Prince", a Timeless Classic. On the Critical Reception of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Novel

Authors

  • Cristina Trinchero Università degli Studi di Torino

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.13135/2384-8987/2088

Keywords:

Saint-Exupéry, Le Petit Prince, criticism, reception

Abstract

This paper investigates into the critical reception of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s The Little Prince in Italy and in France, in relation to the expansion of studies into the author’s life and work since his death up to the present time. In particular, recent developments in Saint-Exupéry’s critical reading are examined with the aim to discuss the enduring charm played by his original and independent profile on 20th century literary scenario.

Author Biography

Cristina Trinchero, Università degli Studi di Torino

Dipartimento di Lingue e Letterature Straniere e Culture Moderne

Professore Associato

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Published

2017-06-30

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Trinchero, C. (2017). "The Little Prince", a Timeless Classic. On the Critical Reception of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s Novel. RiCOGNIZIONI. Rivista Di Lingue E Letterature Straniere E Culture Moderne, 4(7), 83–92. https://doi.org/10.13135/2384-8987/2088

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Vol. 4 No. 7 (2017)

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