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The Little Prince

A Tale About the Human Condition and the Search for Happiness

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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Description

The Little Prince (1943) is the classic allegorical tale about a stranded pilot’s extraordinary encounter with a wise and curious little boy from another planet. As the boy shares his fantastic and poetic journey, he reveals profound lessons and observations regarding life, love, and the importance of looking with our hearts.

Who Should Listen

  • The young at heart who feel lost in the absurdity of the adult world
  • Weary souls looking to recapture their misplaced innocence and imagination
  • Daydreamers who’d like to enrich their lives with an existential classic

About the Authors

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French author and aviator who studied in the prestigious art school l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts before joining the military in 1921. His career as a pilot took him all over the world before he disappeared during a reconnaissance mission over Corsica in 1944. His other works include Wind, Sand and Stars and The Wisdom of the Sands.