Antoine de Saint-Exupéry’s “The Little Prince” was first released in New York on April 6, 1943. The fairy tale about the likable little blond boy from the asteroid B 612 was instantly praised by critics—and has since gained a cult following. Joseph Hanimann, Swiss writer and author of Saint-Exupéry’s biography told DW there is something mysterious about the little prince who looks at the world through the eyes of a child but articulates his observations like a wise man. Chapter by chapter, the prince touches on friendship, love, technological progress, consumption and the decay of modern society. These elements, according to Hanimann, make the book more relevant today than ever. DW: Can you still remember what it was like when you first read “The Little Prince?” Joseph Hanimann: I was a child back then, and I admit that I did not understand the book. It was quite puzzling to me. However, there is something enigmatic about “The Little Prince,” even when I read it today, which, I think, is the reason why the book is so popular. Joseph Hanimann, the author of “Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: Der melancholische Weltenbummler” (“Antoine de Saint-Exupéry: The Melancholic Globetrotter”) Although it’s a children’s book, I always say it’s for people… Read full this story
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