The Little Prince
The Little Prince
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Evan Goldberg
Phenomenal. - Evan Goldberg
Garry Tan
Garry Tan mentioned this book in his blog.
James Clear
[One of] the 10 best fiction books. - James Clear
Brandon Stanton
Brandon Stanton mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Ricardo Semler
Says that you are responsible for everything that you captivate. - Ricardo Semler
+
7
All books

The Little Prince

The Little Prince

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
By
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
4.3
70500
ratings on Goodreads

In the vast expanse of the Sahara Desert, under the relentless blaze of the sun, a downed pilot encounters the most unlikely companion—a young prince from a distant asteroid, whose childlike curiosity and profound observations challenge the very foundations of the pilot's understanding of life. "Please, draw me a sheep," the prince requests, setting the stage for a journey of introspection and revelation. Through delicate sketches and shared confidences, the pilot navigates the tender terrains of friendship, loss, and the invisible threads that connect us all. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's masterpiece, "The Little Prince," unfolds as a poetic ode to the innocence and wisdom of the child within, inviting readers into a world where the essential is invisible to the eye, and only the heart can see clearly. As the little prince recounts his adventures across the cosmos—from his tiny home planet, inhabited by a single rose and three volcanoes, to the realms of the vain, the greedy, and the lost—Saint-Exupéry weaves a tapestry of allegories that mirror our own societies, our dreams, and our shortcomings. With each encounter, the prince's luminous insights illuminate the absurdities of adult behavior, reminding us of the purity of perspective and the paramount importance of love, discovery, and the pursuit of what truly matters. "The Little Prince" remains an enduring testament to the beauty of human connection and the adventure of seeking one's own path in the universe. It is a timeless classic that continues to enchant, provoke, and inspire wonder in the hearts of readers across the globe, transcending age and culture.

Read more
Released
1943
6 Apr
Length
96
Pages

7

recommendations

recommendation

[One of] the 10 best fiction books. - James Clear
Phenomenal. - Evan Goldberg
Says that you are responsible for everything that you captivate. - Ricardo Semler
Brandon Stanton mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Garry Tan mentioned this book in his blog.
I loved [this book]. - Fred Wilson
Emma Watson recommended this book on Time Magazine.
And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
— Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince

Similar recommendations

View all
Atlas Shrugged
23
people
person
The Alchemist
The Alchemist
Paulo Coelho
18
people
person
Siddhartha
Siddhartha
Hermann Hesse
16
people
person
Snow Crash
Snow Crash
Neal Stephenson
15
people
person
1984
1984
George Orwell
14
people
person
The Fountainhead
14
people
person
Anna Karenina
Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy
11
people
person
Crime and Punishment
Crime and Punishment
Fyodor Dostoevsky
10
people
person
Brave New World
Brave New World
Aldous Huxley
10
people
person
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
10
people
person

This site is part of Amazon’s Associates Program. Purchasing books recommended by successful individuals through my links earns us a small commission, helping keep the site running, at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting our site!