One of the best-selling and most translated books ever published, 'The Little Prince' (1943) is a true classic that has touched people for several generations. Written by French aristocrat, writer, and military aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the story follows a young prince who visits various planets in space, including Earth. Despite its style as a children's book, it addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Having been translated to several different languages, and adapted to different art forms, Saint-Exupéry's masterpiece is truly timeless.
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