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The story follows a young prince who visits various planets, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its style as a children's book, The Little Prince makes observations about life, adults, and human nature.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Grete Leitgeb, Josef Leitgeb
- 1943
The Little Prince, fable and modern classic by French aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry that was published with his own illustrations in French as Le Petit Prince in 1943. The simple tale tells the story of a child, the little prince, who travels the universe gaining wisdom.
A classic children's book about a boy who travels to different planets and learns about life, love, and responsibility. The narrator, a pilot who crashes in the desert, befriends the prince and hears his story of his adventures and his rose.
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Grete Leitgeb, Josef Leitgeb
- 1943
The Little Prince, first published in 1943, is a novella, the most famous work of French aristocrat, writer, poet, and pioneering aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The Little Prince is a poetic tale, with watercolor illustrations by the author, in which a pilot stranded in the desert meets a young prince visiting Earth from a tiny asteroid.
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Explore the world of Antoine de Saint Exupéry's masterpiece, The Little Prince, a philosophical tale for all generations. Find out the latest news, events, products and contests related to the book and its author.
Jan 1, 2011 · SUMMARY: Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike as The Little Prince. Richard Howard's new translation of the beloved classic-published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's birth-beautifully reflects Saint-Exupéry's unique and gifted style.
Learn about the author, the book and the foundation of the global phenomenon The Little Prince, a timeless story of a boy from a tiny planet. Discover the key dates, the characters and the legacy of this classic of children's literature.
