The book with the highest number of copies printed worldwide is the *Bible*, and the second most printed book is the one we’ll be discussing today, *The Little Prince*.
It reflects everyone's journey of growth, and only after reading this book will you truly understand love and responsibility. All the events in the story take place over just 9 days, but the author spent more than 6 years thinking about it, and then wrote it in just 3 months.

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a legendary French poet, novelist, and pilot.
He fought in World War II, and while flying a mission, he disappeared into the sky and never returned.
In honor of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, the French government printed his and *The Little Prince*'s images on their currency, and the International Astronomical Union named two asteroids after him and the Little Prince’s planet, B612.

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In the novel *The Red and the Black*The protagonist, Julien, is a handsome young man who also wants to change his destiny. He puts in immense effort to achieve a social breakthrough, to rise above his station. But once he succeeds, he can never return to a normal life again. He finds himself unable to accept a life of mediocrity, and this struggle ultimately costs him his life.

Born in 1783 in Grenoble, France, Stendhal grew up during the French bourgeois revolution and was particularly fascinated by Napoleon. In 1817, he published his debut work, *History of Italian Painting*, and set out to be an “observer of the human soul.” Known for his precise psychological analysis and concise writing style, he has been hailed as the “father of the modern novel.”

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At the age of 24, Alexandre Dumas fils wrote his famous work, *The Lady of the Camellias*, based on his own experiences with love. How does a courtesan maintain her noble purity amid a life of luxury and decadence? How does a young man transform from a devoted lover to a destroyer of love, consumed by hatred? Alexandre Dumas fils takes us deep into this tragic love story.

The author of this book is a 19th-century French Romantic writer named Alexandre Dumas fils, the son of the famous French author "Alexandre Dumas"

Born in 1824, he was a French playwright and novelist. Influenced by his father, he developed a passion for literary creation and became an important writer during the transition of French drama from Romanticism to Realism.

Alexandre Dumas fils published The Lady of the Camellias in 1848, and it became his most famous work.

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"The Count of Monte Cristo" is a literary masterpiece about waiting and hope, revenge and forgiveness. Edmond Dantès’ once happy life is destroyed by the jealousy and selfishness of others, but he persists in waiting, keeps hope alive, and improves himself. Ultimately, he meticulously plans his revenge. However, those who seek to destroy the dragon risk becoming dragons themselves; the flames of revenge inevitably hurt everyone involved. Only by choosing forgiveness can one release the obsession within their soul, achieving the highest form of revenge.

Alexandre Dumas was a French Romantic writer of the 19th century. Self-taught, he is renowned for his novels and plays, having written dozens of plays and over a hundred novels in his lifetime. Dumas’ novels are known for their intricate plots, engaging stories, vivid language, and witty dialogue, earning him the title "King of Popular Novels" from later generations. His notable works include "The Three Musketeers" and "The Count of Monte Cristo."

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*Letter from an Unknown Woman* known for its intense emotional depth and psychological insight, tells the story of a woman's lifelong, unrequited love for a man who remains completely unaware of her existence. Through a single letter, written as she nears the end of her life, the unnamed woman reveals her unwavering devotion to the writer, exposing a complex narrative of love, sacrifice, and loss.

Stefan Zweig, an Austrian novelist, poet, playwright, and biographer, is renowned for his achievements in biography and fiction. He is recognized as one of the world’s greatest writers of short stories and novellas.

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Through 14 historical sketches, you'll understand the contributions of great figures in shaping history. Whether they succeeded or not, their stories are so vivid and thought-provoking.

By touching the soul of history, this book will change the way you view the past and help you experience the intense emotions of the author's time.

Stefan Zweig was an Austrian writer, playwright, journalist, and biographer, born in 1881 and known for his highly emotional and psychological works. He was one of the most popular writers in the world during the 1920s and 1930s, producing novels, short stories, essays, and biographies. Zweig’s works often explored themes of human passion, anxiety, and the impact of historical events on individuals.

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The literary master Calvino begins by defining what a "classic" is and how to approach reading them. He reviews a series of world-renowned works, offering insights on each one, and answers the question of why it's important to read the classics.

Calvino was an Italian author whose unique and imaginative fables made him one of the most important novelists of the 20th century. His notable works include *The Castle of Crossed Destinies,* *The Cloven Viscount,* *The Baron in the Trees,* and *If on a Winter's Night a Traveler.*

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