An exhibition themed after the world-famous novella “The Little Prince” is being held at Eslite Spectrum Shenzhen.
Most exhibits on the fourth floor of the lifestyle store are origami installations depicting characters from the story, such as of the elephant which is eaten by a snake, the rose and the fox. Join the little prince in watching 43 daily sunsets and delve into scenes re-created based on the stories in the book.
In “The Little Prince,” the prince visits six planets, each of which is inhabited by a single, irrational, narrow-minded adult, which is meant to critique an element of society. On other floors of the store, you will find the statues of the six absurd adults.
“The Little Prince,” first published in 1943, is the most famous work by French aristocrat, writer, poet and pioneering aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. The novella has been voted the best book of the 20th century in France. Translated into 300 languages, it has become one of the best-selling and most translated books ever published.
After the start of the Second World War, Saint-Exupéry escaped to North America. Despite personal upheavals and failing health, he produced almost half of the writings for which he would be remembered, including a tender tale of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss, in the form of a young prince visiting Earth.
An earlier memoir by the author had recounted his aviation experiences in the Sahara Desert, and he is thought to have drawn on those same experiences in “The Little Prince.”
Since its first publication, the novella has been adapted to numerous art forms and media, including audio recordings, radio plays, live stage, film, television, ballet and opera. Though ostensibly styled as a children’s book, “The Little Prince” makes several observations about life and human nature.
Dates: Until July 21
Hours: 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Venue: Eslite Spectrum Shenzhen, MixC World, Nanshan District (南山区深圳万象天地诚品生活深圳)
Metro: Line 1 to Hi-tech Park Station (高新站), Exit A
