Although we have been witnessing one after another incredible news in every respect, including its moral dimension, in recent days, at least we literature lovers celebrate it. just celebrated 80th anniversary of The Little Prince’s releaseThe best-known story of the French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupéry turned into a real publishing phenomenon from the very first moment. It is one of the most universally recognized literary works, and although it is considered a children’s book due to its form and the simplicity of the story it tells, it is actually a basic metaphor that covers topics as deep as the meaning of existence. . . The affectionate conversations between an aviator who had an accident in the middle of the Sahara Desert and a little prince living on a distant asteroid take place within the pages of the book. During these conversations, the author reveals his vision of human stupidity, as well as the wisdom of children who, unfortunately, often fall by the wayside when they grow up to be adults.
“The Little Prince” contains a strong humanistic message that has over time become an apology for the importance of accepting the other (not for what they represent), rejecting injustice and the benefits of contact with nature. The text is accompanied by fascinating illustrations by the same author, full of innocence and sweetness. With its wide ethical repercussions, the teachings of this text are studied in schools around the world and are consulted by those of us who seek answers in Literature to the many questions that men and women often ask ourselves. It puts us in the mirror of who we are now, and even of what we were in childhood, and makes us realize the extent to which our evolution has been determined by love, friendship, loneliness, or wealth.
The devastating phrase “all elders were children first, but few remember it” indicates the gradual forgetting of this essential part of life, where goodness and illusion are more present than ever before. Therefore, “The Little Prince” is a fervent call not to forget our roots, and a question about the advisability of making mistakes, taking unexpected paths and taking life risks. Frankly, it’s much harder to judge ourselves right than anyone else, but if we can do that, we’ve come a long way on the road to happiness. It emphasizes the importance of getting rid of prejudices and the need to know oneself, to know one’s own strengths and weaknesses, and from there to act accordingly and respectfully.
Likewise, another of the most relevant aspects of this jewel is the author’s critique of the accumulation of material goods, which brilliantly brings out the human excess in the pursuit of money. According to Saint-Exupéry, every person should be connected to areas where work activities do not completely eliminate their desire for pleasure. Otherwise, you will turn your day into a field filled with dissatisfaction. In short, “The Little Prince” teaches us deep lessons to learn to live with capital letters, including thinking about others, questioning why and what we do, moving away from consumerism and not falling into routine. As a final touch, I also choose the most famous phrase of this curious and wandering child who watches the world of adults with amazement and is never afraid to say that adults never understand things on their own. very boring for boys and girls who have to explain to them over and over: “It just doesn’t look good with the heart. The essential is invisible”. There is no greater truth.
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