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The Little Prince, New English Translation 2024: English Translation of the Original French ''Le Petit Prince'' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, 1943
“The Little Prince” is a novella written and illustrated by French aristocrat, writer, and military pilot Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was first published in English and French in the United States by Reynal & Hitchcock in April 1943 and was published posthumously in France following liberation; Saint-Exupéry’s works had been banned by the Vichy Regime. The story follows a young prince who visits various planets, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its style as a children’s book, “The Little Prince” makes observations about life, adults, and human nature .
**"The Little Prince": A Cosmic Tale of Wonder 🌟🚀**
In the vastness of the Sahara desert, where the sun sculpts dunes and whispers secrets to the wind, an airplane pilot finds himself stranded. His plane lies broken, its wings like fractured dreams. Water dwindles, and hope wanes. It is here, amid the relentless sands, that destiny intervenes.
Enter the little prince, a boy with golden hair, a loveable laugh, and eyes that hold the mysteries of galaxies. His origins? An itsy-bitsy asteroid. His quest? To explore the universe, one planet at a time.
''Le Petit Prince'', as he is known in his native French, embarks on a journey beyond the mundane. He encounters a king who rules over nothing, a vain man seeking invisible admirers, and a lamplighter illuminating perpetual darkness. Each celestial body mirrors human folly, and through the little prince's eyes, we glimpse our own existence—the absurdity of grown-ups mistaking boa constrictors for hats, the weight of loneliness, and the fragility of love.
Saint-Exupéry's prose dances between reality and enchantment. Despite its guise as a children's book, ''The Little Prince'' unveils profound truths. It whispers of friendship, love, and loss. And as the little prince prepares to return to his asteroid, he imparts a final "You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed."
So, dear reader, fasten your seatbelt. Prepare for liftoff. Join us on this celestial odyssey—a voyage beyond the stars, where a little prince teaches us that the heart knows what the eyes cannot see.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's legacy lives on, his words echoing across galaxies. His little prince, a luminary in the cosmic tapestry, beckons us to explore the universe within and beyond. 🌟🚀.
**"The Little Prince": A Cosmic Tale of Wonder 🌟🚀**
In the vastness of the Sahara desert, where the sun sculpts dunes and whispers secrets to the wind, an airplane pilot finds himself stranded. His plane lies broken, its wings like fractured dreams. Water dwindles, and hope wanes. It is here, amid the relentless sands, that destiny intervenes.
Enter the little prince, a boy with golden hair, a loveable laugh, and eyes that hold the mysteries of galaxies. His origins? An itsy-bitsy asteroid. His quest? To explore the universe, one planet at a time.
''Le Petit Prince'', as he is known in his native French, embarks on a journey beyond the mundane. He encounters a king who rules over nothing, a vain man seeking invisible admirers, and a lamplighter illuminating perpetual darkness. Each celestial body mirrors human folly, and through the little prince's eyes, we glimpse our own existence—the absurdity of grown-ups mistaking boa constrictors for hats, the weight of loneliness, and the fragility of love.
Saint-Exupéry's prose dances between reality and enchantment. Despite its guise as a children's book, ''The Little Prince'' unveils profound truths. It whispers of friendship, love, and loss. And as the little prince prepares to return to his asteroid, he imparts a final "You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed."
So, dear reader, fasten your seatbelt. Prepare for liftoff. Join us on this celestial odyssey—a voyage beyond the stars, where a little prince teaches us that the heart knows what the eyes cannot see.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's legacy lives on, his words echoing across galaxies. His little prince, a luminary in the cosmic tapestry, beckons us to explore the universe within and beyond. 🌟🚀.
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Published January 22, 2024
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May 18, 2025
4/5
This was a re-read for me, but it felt like discovering a whole new book. I first read “The Little Prince” when I was around 6 or 7 years old, and I only remembered fragments of it: the rose, the B612 planet, and the boa snake that ate the elephant etc.
At the time, I couldn’t understand why this book was so beloved or why adults recommended it so highly.
Looking back, I realize the story itself isn’t the main point, it’s the philosophy behind it that’s truly golden. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry masterfully conveys big ideas through a very simple story.
Rereading it as an adult, I now understand this is not really a children’s book at all.
It may appear to be, but its deeper messages seem to be written for adults.
The underlying meanings and the characters the Little Prince encounters on his journey through various planets resonate far more with an older audience than with children.
The main theme of “The Little Prince”highlights how adults often become narrow-minded, forgetting what is truly important and precious in life. It’s about the qualities children naturally possess: curiosity, open-mindedness, and the ability to see the world with wonder, and how we lose sight of these gifts as we grow older.
This book was a profound reminder and a moment of reflection for me. As an adult, I’ve realized how much I’ve lost my sense of curiosity and openness, how easily my mind has become preoccupied with trivial, unimportant things.
Overall, I think “The Little Prince”is a small book with a big lesson.
The plot itself is simple, but “What is essential is invisible to the eye.”
This was a re-read for me, but it felt like discovering a whole new book. I first read “The Little Prince” when I was around 6 or 7 years old, and I only remembered fragments of it: the rose, the B612 planet, and the boa snake that ate the elephant etc.
At the time, I couldn’t understand why this book was so beloved or why adults recommended it so highly.
Looking back, I realize the story itself isn’t the main point, it’s the philosophy behind it that’s truly golden. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry masterfully conveys big ideas through a very simple story.
Rereading it as an adult, I now understand this is not really a children’s book at all.
It may appear to be, but its deeper messages seem to be written for adults.
The underlying meanings and the characters the Little Prince encounters on his journey through various planets resonate far more with an older audience than with children.
The main theme of “The Little Prince”highlights how adults often become narrow-minded, forgetting what is truly important and precious in life. It’s about the qualities children naturally possess: curiosity, open-mindedness, and the ability to see the world with wonder, and how we lose sight of these gifts as we grow older.
This book was a profound reminder and a moment of reflection for me. As an adult, I’ve realized how much I’ve lost my sense of curiosity and openness, how easily my mind has become preoccupied with trivial, unimportant things.
Overall, I think “The Little Prince”is a small book with a big lesson.
The plot itself is simple, but “What is essential is invisible to the eye.”
January 31, 2026
I first read The Little Prince in fourth grade.
Then again a few years later.
And today, at 28.
What fascinates me is how this book feels new every single time.
The story stays the same, but the questions change.
I read it once as a child, and now as an adult trying to remember what it means to be one. 🥹
Then again a few years later.
And today, at 28.
What fascinates me is how this book feels new every single time.
The story stays the same, but the questions change.
I read it once as a child, and now as an adult trying to remember what it means to be one. 🥹
June 27, 2025
Umm.. Wow!!!
This was a super super quick read. So touching. So relevant..Even a century later so relevant!!!
I enjoyed the read and I enjoyed the Biography o Antroine De Saint Exupery. What a story. What a Man. What a Life. Leaves france for Usa in 1944 against Germany and Hitler. Then dies in service @ 44 years old . Insane.
This was a super super quick read. So touching. So relevant..Even a century later so relevant!!!
I enjoyed the read and I enjoyed the Biography o Antroine De Saint Exupery. What a story. What a Man. What a Life. Leaves france for Usa in 1944 against Germany and Hitler. Then dies in service @ 44 years old . Insane.
December 25, 2024
This book combines simplicity and profoundness, making it a reflection on what truly matters in life ❤️🩹
December 4, 2025
me encanta q un libro tan sencillo te haga reflexionar tanto
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