A Fable For Adults
-- The Little Prince by Saint-Exupery

I guess that among people who have read the book The Little Prince which has an amazing amount of readers around the globe merely second to the Bible, there should be many more grown-ups than children, though the classic tale can be read on many levels and enjoyed by readers of any age. Undoubtedly, it is full of vivid imagery and beautiful illustrations that make it sweet enough for children. However, because of the symbols, metaphors, hidden sentimental atmosphere, especially the tragic ending -- children are used to such sentences as the princess lived happily together with the prince for ever and ever -- and the moral it conveys, teens will not have proper understanding and appreciation of this story. I¡¯d rather believe that Saint-Exupery had written The Little Prince which is simple yet profound for the adults who still keep child¡¯s hearts.

The little prince came from a tiny unknown planet. He had left......

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