The Little Prince
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Date Created
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1943
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Description
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The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince) is a novella whose poignant messages about love and loss resonate with readers of all ages. Written and illustrated by French aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry during World War II, the novella tells the story of a Little Prince who travels the universe to gain wisdom. Since the novella’s first publication in 1943, an estimated 140 million copies have been sold worldwide. It has been translated into over 550 languages, making it the second-most-translated book in history, and adapted into many different art forms, including film, television, opera, ballet, and more. While it initially received mixed reviews from puzzled critics, the story is now considered a beloved classic. The Little Prince relies on the logic and imagination of children to teach readers to see life with their hearts rather than their eyes.