Antoine de Saint-Exupéry wrote and first published The Little Prince in 1943, just a year before his plane disappeared during a reconnaissance flight over Corsica. And there are few books that adults appreciate as much as children. This lyrical story with a fairy tale touch, which strives to find the true meaning of life, will find its own unique path to each reader. The Little Prince was written and published first by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry in 1943, only a year before his plane disappeared on a reconnaissance flight over Corsica. And there are only a few books cherished by adults as well as children. This lyrical story with a fairy tale feel that explores the very meaning of life creates a unique relationship with each reader.