A beloved philosophical novella that tells the story of a young prince who travels from planet to planet, learning about love, friendship, and loss. Written as a children's book, it carries deep reflections on human nature and relationships. The narrator is a stranded pilot (similar to Saint-Exupéry's own life), and the Little Prince's encounters with various characters on different planets symbolize various facets of human experience, from vanity to selfishness to the beauty of simple, meaningful connections.