The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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The Little Prince

by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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“A children’s book like no other – philosophical, poetic, utterly enchanting” –Michael Morpurgo

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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

 

The Little Prince, written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, is one of the most beloved and translated books in the world. First published in 1943, this timeless masterpiece blends fantasy, philosophy, and gentle wisdom in a story that speaks to children, teens and adults.

When a pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert, he meets a mysterious young prince who has travelled from a tiny asteroid. As the Little Prince shares stories of his journey between planets, the novel explores profound themes of love, loneliness, friendship, and what truly matters in life. Simple in language yet deeply symbolic!

This literary classic continues to inspire reflection, wonder, and emotional connection across generations. The Little Prince is perfect for readers who love philosophical fiction, meaningful classics, and stories with universal life lessons.

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  • Title: The Little Prince
  • Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
  • Edition published date: Oct. 10 2023
  • Format: Hardcover
  • ISBN 10: 0008639957
  • ISBN: 978-0008639952
  • ASIN:
  • Pages: 96
  • Language: English
  • Series: n/a

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Location mentioned: The Sahara Desert

“So I lived all alone, without anyone I could really talk to, until I had to make a crash landing in the Sahara Desert six years ago. Something in my plane’s engine had broken, and since I had neither a mechanic nor passengers in the plane with me, I was preparing to undertake the difficult repair job by myself.”

The Little Prince moves between two primary settings: the Sahara Desert, where the stranded pilot meets the Prince, and the imaginative tiny planets (asteroids) the Prince visits during his interplanetary travels.

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About the author

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) was a French writer, poet, and pioneering aviator and his experiences as a pilot deeply influenced his literary work. During World War II, he lived in exile in the United States, where he wrote and illustrated “The Little Prince”.

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