The Little Prince

Brief Overview

«The Little Prince» is a philosophical tale written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, first published in 1943. The book tells the story of a pilot who crashes in the Sahara Desert, where he meets a boy known as the Little Prince. The Prince shares with the pilot his journey from his own tiny planet, about the size of a house, to Earth. During his travels, the Little Prince visits various planets and encounters different people, including a king who rules over no one, a drunkard who drinks to forget the shame of drinking, and a businessman who counts stars, believing he owns them. Each encounter raises themes of human vanity. On Earth, the Little Prince also meets a fox, who teaches him the importance of friendship and love. The book explores themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its simplicity, «The Little Prince» touches on profound philosophical themes about the meaning of life, humanity, and the inner world of a person.