☯Emily Ginder asked this question about The Little Prince:
Many reviewers say this book has deep meanings, but not one person has indicated what those deep meanings are. What do you think the author was trying to tell the reader?
Lyden Orbase That there are no restrictions on how we interpret the metaphors in the book. The reviewers may tell us that this is not simply a book for children, b…moreThat there are no restrictions on how we interpret the metaphors in the book. The reviewers may tell us that this is not simply a book for children, because more adults can understand its profundity. But the reviewers will not give their interpretations for those "deep meanings" because they do not want to restrict the readers to have their own ideas.(less)
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Mari I agree. Also, to fully explore the meaning of that book would be far too much for a simple book review. There are dissertations and thesis papers wri ...more
May 20, 2015 09:50AM · flag
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Annmarie I agree, it's not a book for children. It's suitable for adults.. ...more
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