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Critique Paper (World Classic Novels) Ms. Carmella May Villaganas

I. Introduction

a. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – “The Little Prince”

b. The Little Prince is a novel by Antoine Saint-Exupéry who is a French writer

and a pioneering aviator. The novel was first published in April 1943 and
published in France only in 1946, two years after its author died. This novel is
about a pilot which is the narrator who crash-landed his plane in the Sahara
Desert. While he was repairing his plane a little boy suddenly appeared and he is
asking the pilot to draw him a sheep. As they further talked the pilot learned that
the little boy was a prince from another planet which is Asteroid B-612. The story
mainly tells the adventure of the little prince as he met different people from
different planets and his adventures with the pilot.

II. Body

a. Point One – The novel instills nationalism because the novel became famous
not only in the U.S but also in his country, France. The author showed his writing
skills in this novel which why his novel became known throughout the world.

b. Point Two – in terms of the creativity of the novel, the author portrayed the
story by using creative words and creative use of figures of speech. I can also
say that it is enjoyable to read especially for children because of its storyline and
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the use of literary elements is sensational. The story portrays a mood of

solemnity, sadness and thoughtfulness that fits the story well.

c. Point Three - Antoine de Saint-Exupéry has also other literary works that
became famous just like his novel “The Little Prince”. Through his life he
managed to write more stories that made him known to the world. These are the
ff. of his other literary works:

• Wind, Sand and Stars

• Night Flight
• The Wisdom of the Sands
• Flight to Arras
• Letter to a Hostage
• The Aviator

d. Point Four – The author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry also achieved different

awards and recognitions. First, he earned a full ‘Prix Femina’, a French literary
prize, in 1931 for his book ‘Vol de nuit’ (Night Flight). The book was also made
twice as a motion picture as well as a TV film in English. In 1939, he won a
French literary award, ‘Grand Prix du roman de l’Academie francaise’, for his
book ‘Terres de hommes’. In the same year, he received a US National Book
Award for his book, ‘Wind, Sand and Stars’. And In 1942, he won the ‘Grand Prix
Litteraire de l'Aero-Club de France’, for his book ‘Pilote de guerre’ (Flight to
Arras). The book recounts his role as a pilot in French Air Force during the Battle
of France in 1940.
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III. Conclusion
The novel “The Little Prince” is a story that resembles skill and creativity at the
same time. The novel clearly shows on how grown-ups differ from children when
it comes to their way of thinking. In the story the grown-ups that are encountered
by the little prince are close minded, but for the little prince he shows that he is
open to any kind of ideas and adventures. The author, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
really is a remarkable writer, not only because of his novel but because of his
journey on towards becoming a famous writer. I can say that the novel is a true
masterpiece.

IV. References

Editors, T. (2017, October 31). Antoine de Saint-Exupery Biography. Retrieved from

TheFamousPeople.com: https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/antoine-de-saint-
exupery-746.php

Saint-Exupéry, A.., Saint-Exupéry, A.., Woods, K., & Harcourt, Brace & World,. (1943). The
Little Prince.