The Little Prince


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The beloved classic story about a young prince's travels through space—a profound philosophical tale about loneliness and loss, and love and friendship.

A pilot crashes in the Sahara Desert and encounters a strange young boy who calls himself the Little Prince. The Little Prince has traveled there from his home on a lonely, distant asteroid with a single rose. The story that follows is a beautiful and at times heartbreaking meditation on human nature and the wisdom of the heart.

The Little Prince is one of the best-selling and most translated books of all time, a classic fable universally cherished by children and adults alike, and Richard Howard's translation of the beloved classic beautifully reflects Saint-Exupéry's unique and gifted style, bringing the English text as close as possible to the French in language, style, and spirit.

This definitive English-language edition of The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.

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Published Jun 29, 2000

96 pages

Average rating: 8.28

192 RATINGS

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DaileyBean
Jan 28, 2026
The meaning of life...
abookwanderer
Oct 09, 2025
6/10 stars
I finally read this one for a readathon. I needed a short, quick read. I probably would have enjoyed this more as a child, but I can see why it's a beloved classic for a lot people. Sweet, but sad.

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allmimsyweretheborogoves
May 27, 2025
9/10 stars
My mom read me this book when I was little, it's one of her favorites. I re-read it as part of the current Goodreads Reading Challenge. I'm glad I did, there's so much about it that I either didn't remember or didn't understand as a child. This book is, at it's core, really about how the most important things in life are intangible: love, laughter, friendship, memories, etc. and how adults often forget what is really important.
Julinne
May 12, 2025
9/10 stars
Cute!
Lilyflor
Aug 22, 2024
My favorite book of all times! This is such a compelling story full of magic and wisdom! Is an Unforgettable and extraordinary journey that we can all learn from! And I too like the pilot look at the stars at night and imagine him smiling downy from his planet

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