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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a treasured tale among children and adults alike. It tells the story of a pilot who crashes his plane in the Sahara desert and meets a mysterious child who claims to have travelled from a faraway planet. Saint-Exupéry first achieved fame as an aviator and later thanks to his literary works, namely The Little Prince, which has been translated into over 250 languages and dialects.
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This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a treasured tale among children and adults alike. It tells the story of a pilot who crashes his plane in the Sahara desert and meets a mysterious child who claims to have travelled from a faraway planet. Saint-Exupéry first achieved fame as an aviator and later thanks to his literary works, namely The Little Prince, which has been translated into over 250 languages and dialects.
Find out everything you need to know about The Little Prince in a fraction of the time!
This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
• A complete plot summary
• Character studies
• Key themes and symbols
• Questions for further reflection
Why choose BrightSummaries.com?
Available in print and digital format, our publications are designed to accompany you in your reading journey. The clear and concise style makes for easy understanding, providing the perfect opportunity to improve your literary knowledge in no time.
See the very best of literature in a whole new light with BrightSummaries.com!
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The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Book Analysis) - Bright Summaries
French writer, poet and pilot
Born in Lyon in 1900
Died offshore, near Corsica in 1944
Notable works:
Night Flight (1931), novel
Wind, Sand and Stars (1939), novel
The Little Prince (1945), novel
A French pilot and writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was born in Lyon in 1900 and died in 1944 offshore near Corsica, during a reconnaissance flight for the Allied forces. A pioneer of airmail and a tireless explorer, he published his first works between the twenties and thirties, many of which were autobiographical (Southern Mail, 1929; Night Flight, 1931).
The Little Prince (1945) and Wind, Sand and Stars (1939, winner of the Grand Prix du roman from
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