Meet the Prince and His Creator

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was a French writer, poet, and pioneering aviator. Born in 1900, he used his adventures in flight as inspiration for much of his writing. His experiences piloting aircraft over deserts, oceans, and warzones shaped his philosophy and poetic storytelling. He disappeared during a reconnaissance flight over the Mediterranean Sea in 1944, leaving behind a literary legacy that continues to inspire readers across the world.

The Little Prince

The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince) was published in 1943 and has since become one of the most translated and beloved books in the world. Though often labeled a children's book, its gentle storytelling, rich symbolism, and deep life lessons speak just as strongly to adults. Through the eyes of a stranded pilot and a mysterious boy from another planet, the story explores themes of love, loss, wonder, and the importance of seeing with the heart.