Little Prince - World Literary Masterpieces (Introduction by Renowned Scholars)

Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: The Little Prince is a classic work written by the French author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It portrays a delicate, fairy-like little prince from another planet. With his pure, melancholic, and clear-eyed perspective on our world, he reveals and critiques the ugliness in the world while also teaching us that "love is a responsibility" and that only through "communication" can we find friendship and happiness. The Little Prince is a fairy tale suitable for all ages, filled with reflections on our life, a story brimming with philosophy and wisdom. Since its publication in 1943, it has been beloved by young people around the world.
An airplane malfunctions, and the pilot "I" crash-lands in the desolate Sahara Desert, where he meets the little prince and gradually learns about his experiences and sorrows. Due to a proud rose, the little prince leaves his planet to wander the universe. Along the way, he seeks and grows. He comes to understand the essence of life. Finally, "I" fixes the airplane, and the little prince decides to leave.