Le Petit Prince (A Little Prince)

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Student:  José Eduardo Aguilar

Country: France

Languages: Spanish and French

Book Title: Le Petit Prince (A Little Prince)

Author:  Antoine de Saint Exupery

Year of Publication: 1943

Summary

This is a magical and abstract story about A Little Prince, who is a very curious and an innocent child.  He constantly questions all things that he does not understand. Thus, he journeys across space, visits many planets where he meets different characters who help him to answer his inquisitive questions. The little prince learns about simple things about human nature, such as: love, death, ignorance and relationships. He realizes that these things are actually very significant to him.  Most importantly, the little prince’s recognizes that love is about him being responsible to look after his cherished flower.

Furthermore, the story is narrated by the Aviator, who finds the Little Prince on the middle of the Sahara Dessert. Over time, the Aviator discovers many things about the long journey that made the little prince had made.  One of the most important things that the aviator discovers from the Little Prince is that his big interest for understanding how the simple things in life can have great value.

Recommendation

This is a wonderful book tells a beautiful and moving story. It teaches great lessons of life. The book was inspired by a love story between the author and her fellow, who was a Salvadorian woman.

The little Prince is one of the most famous books in the world, and actually one of the best sellers.  People of all ages, young and old, can enjoy reading this story. It is not a very lengthy to read, it can take about one hour to complete. In many countries, this book is the first book that the children read in their schools. Also, it is one of the most common books found at many universities.