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 childrens book, it carries deep reflections on human nature and relationships. The narrator is a stranded pilot (similar to Saint-Exupérys own life), and the Little Princes encounters with various characters on different planets symbolize various facets of human experience, from vanity to selfishness to the beauty of simple, meaningful connections.