A book for children written for grown-ups, a book for grown-ups written for children.
A timeless tale that speaks to both children and adults, The Little Prince invites you to see the world through eyes unclouded by everyday concerns. Since 1943, this beloved modern fable has enchanted readers with its profound truths about love, loss, and what truly matters in life.
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The Little Prince is a modern fable that has enchanted readers across generations since Antoine de Saint-Exupéry first published it in 1943. One of the world’s most beloved and widely translated books, this timeless tale weaves together whimsy, wisdom, and wonder in a story that speaks to both children and adults.
When a pilot crashes in the Sahara desert, he encounters an extraordinary visitor: a small prince who has traveled across the cosmos from his tiny asteroid. Through their unlikely friendship, two worlds collide—one bound by the practical laws of nature, the other limited only by the soaring heights of imagination. As the little prince recounts his journey through the universe and his encounters with peculiar grown-ups, readers discover profound truths about love, loss, loneliness, and what truly matters in life.
What makes the adult world seem so bewilderingly silly? Through the innocent yet penetrating observations of this wise child-prince, Saint-Exupéry gently reveals the absurdities we accept without question. Adults will find layers of meaning in each encounter, while younger readers will be captivated by the prince’s adventures and the author’s own charming illustrations that bring this fantasy world to vivid life.
At its heart, this is a love story—a meditation on connection between two fragile souls who find sustenance in each other while isolated from the rest of humanity. The Little Prince creates a unique, intimate relationship with each reader, inviting you to see the world anew through eyes unclouded by the concerns of everyday life. A perfect addition to any bookshelf, whether you’re discovering it for the first time or returning to an old friend.
A book for children written for grown-ups, a book for grown-ups written for children.
The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.
A beautiful and moving fable... Saint-Exupéry's story is one of the most widely read books in the world.
Few stories are as widely read and as universally cherished by children and adults alike.
It is a tale for children written with such grace and charm that it has become a favourite of adults.
| Weight | 0.43 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 5.08 × 0.59 × 7.01 in |
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| Subject | Classics, Fairy Tales & Folklore, Fantasy & Magic, Fiction, Juvenile Fiction, Royalty |
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