The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a beloved novel around the world. It has been translated into hundreds of languages and has been adapted into a movie and stage musical. The story follows a young boy known as the Little Prince who has an extraordinary journey to earth from a faraway planet.
The Little Prince is told from the viewpoint of an aviator who crashed in the Sahara Desert. He meets a small boy from another planet who tells him about his travels and his interactions with the various people he met along the way. Through these meetings, the Little Prince and the aviator journey together and he learns about life and love along the way.
The Little Prince starts on a tiny asteroid, Asteroid B-612, where the Little Prince lives. His tiny planet is ruled by three volcanoes, each attended by a large, bush-inhabiting snake. He has a loyal rose, which he takes care of and protects. Although the Little Prince loves the peace and comfort of his home, he is tired of its unchanging routine. He decides to venture out into the universe to see what other planets look like and experience.
The Little Prince visits six different asteroids, each larger than the last and each filled with people who meet him with great joy. He meets a king who wants to control everything, a vain man who worries only about his appearance, a drunkard who only drinks and a lamplighter who is in charge of lighting lamps on a charted course. The Little Prince also visits a geographer, a businessman and a Fox.
Through his travels and conversations with the people he meets, the Little Prince learns about life and love. He learns about the importance of friendship and that there are things in life more valuable than money and possessions. He also learns about the sadness of growing up and leaving his childhood dreams behind.
At the end of the story, the Little Prince returns home to his planet with a greater appreciation for life and a more mature outlook. He takes his rose with him so that he can look after it and make sure it is always properly cared for.
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is an excellent book with a lot of wonderful lessons to be learned. It is charming and timeless, yet still relevant today. It is a great way to explore the importance of friendship, cherishing what we have, and understanding life’s many challenges. It is a must-read for all ages and is sure to leave a lasting impression.
