The Little Prince is a classic tale of equal appeal to children and adultsOn one level it is the story of an airman s discovery, in the desert, of a small boy from another planet ? the Little Prince of the title ? and his stories of intergalactic travel, while on the other hand it is a thought-provoking allegory of the human condition.
First published in 1943, the year before the author s death in action, this translation contains Saint-Exupery s delightful illustrations.