The Little Prince is a classic fairy tale by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, a French writer. This story tells about a young prince who travels from planet to planet, meeting various strange characters and learning about life.

The Little Prince's Journey

The Little Prince visits several planets:

  • The Sun - A king obsessed with power.
  • The Earth - A vain man obsessed with his image.
  • The Moon - A melancholic man who loves to look at the stars.
  • The Earth again - A geographer who loves to categorize everything.
  • A rose - A love story that teaches about the meaning of love.

The Rose's Secret

The Little Prince discovers that the rose he has left behind on his own planet is special. She is the only rose in the universe and she is unique to him. This teaches him about the importance of love and the responsibility of taking care of the things that are important to us.

Image: The Little Prince and the Rose

(center) The Little Prince and the Rose (center)

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