Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
"The Little Prince" is a philosophical novella written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, first published in 1943. It is one of the most translated and best-selling books in the world. The story, presented as a children's tale, is a profound allegory that explores themes of love, loss, friendship, and the search for meaning in life. Through the eyes of a childlike prince from a distant asteroid, the novella offers a poignant critique of the adult world and emphasizes the importance of imagination and human connection.
Summary:
"The Little Prince" begins with the narrator, an aviator, recounting his childhood attempts at art, which were misunderstood by adults. Now a pilot, he crashes in the Sahara Desert, where he meets the Little Prince, a mysterious boy from a distant asteroid (Asteroid B-612). The Little Prince asks the narrator to draw a sheep, leading to a conversation that reveals the prince's whimsical yet insightful perspective on life.
As they spend...
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