Few Stories Are As Widely Read And As Universally Cherished By Children And Adults Alike As The Little Prince. Irene Testot-Ferry'S Translation Of The Beloved Classic Beautifully Reflects Saint-Exupéry'S Unique And Gifted Style. The Artwork In This New Edition Has Been Restored To Match In Detail Saint-Exupéry'S Original Artwork. It Will Capture The Hearts Of Readers Of All Ages. Antoine De Saint-Exupéry (1900-1944) Was Born In Lyons, France. He Took His First Flight At The Age Of Eleven, And Became A Pilot At Twenty-Six. He Was A Pioneer Of International Commercial Aviation And Flew In The Spanish Civil War And World War Ii. His Writings Include The Little Prince; Wind, Sand And Stars; And Southern Mail. In 1944, While Serving With His French Air Squadron, He Disappeared During A Reconnaissance Flight Over The Mediterranean.