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The Little Prince — Saint-Exupéry’s tale, published in 1943
Written and illustrated by its author during his American exile, commissioned by his publisher who wanted a Christmas tale, it appeared there in two languages before appearing in France, where the author’s books were banned. The Paris edition came only in 1946, two years after the author’s disappearance. (Editorial synthesis)
The Little Prince was published in April 1943. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Recorded author of The Little Prince: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
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