The Little Prince, Antoine de Saint Exupery

The Little Prince – Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry

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The Little Prince begins when a pilot, stranded in the Sahara Desert, encounters an extraordinary young boy, the Little Prince, who requests that he draw him a sheep. Through their conversations, the pilot learns that the prince comes from a tiny asteroid named B‑612, where he learns valuable lessons while tending to three volcanoes and his beloved but demanding rose :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}.

The prince shares stories of his adventures on six asteroids, each inhabited by comically flawed adults—a king, a vain man, a drunkard, a businessman, a lamplighter and a geographer. Their narrow-minded quests and misplaced values bewilder and challenge him :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}.

When the prince arrives on Earth, he meets a snake, a fox, and a railway switchman. The fox becomes his closest companion, teaching him profound truths: “It is only with the heart that one sees rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye” :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}. Through taming the fox, the prince learns about love, responsibility, and the essential invisibility of meaningful connections :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}.

Eventually, feeling homesick, he arranges for the snake to bring him back to his asteroid and his rose—leaving the pilot to reflect on their friendship and the lessons learned under the desert stars :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}. The novella closes with the pilot asking readers to look to the stars to remember his friend and to contact him if the Little Prince ever returns.

🎯 Why Read This Book?

• A timeless exploration of love, friendship, loss and innocence
• Memorable aphorisms like “what is essential is invisible to the eye”
• Beautiful, minimal illustrations by the author
• Short yet profound—an ideal read for all ages

🧑‍💼 About the Author

Antoine de Saint‑Exupéry (1900‑1944) was a French aviator, poet, and author. He drew from his experiences as a pilot—crashing in the Sahara Desert—to inform both his nonfiction (e.g., Wind, Sand and Stars) and this beloved novella :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}. He disappeared during a reconnaissance mission in 1944.
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