Now with the restored original illustration, the beloved classic story of a young prince's travels through space is a profound tale of loneliness and loss, as well as love and friendship. A pilot crashes in the Sahara and meets a strange young boy who calls himself the Little Prince. The Little Prince has traveled from his home on a lonely, distant asteroid with a single rose. The following story is a beautiful and sometimes heartbreaking meditation on human nature. The Little Prince is one of the best-selling and most translated books of all time, loved by children and adults alike. Richard Howard's translation of this beloved classic beautifully reflects Saint-Exupéry's unique and gifted style, bringing the English text as close as possible to the French in language, style, and spirit. In this special edition, the illustration has been restored to match the detail and color of Saint-Exupéry's original artworks. This definitive English edition of The Little Prince will capture the hearts of readers of all ages.