Antoine de Saint-Exupery

Antoine de Saint-Exupery was a French writer and pilot. He was born in Lyon, France, in 1900. He wrote The Little Prince, one of the most translated and best-selling books in the world. He was also a pioneering aviator.

Early Life

Saint-Exupery loved flying from a young age. He became a pilot for airmail services in Africa and South America. He had many dangerous adventures while flying. He used his experiences to write books about flying and life.

Big Achievements

Saint-Exupery wrote The Little Prince in 1943 while living in New York. The book tells the story of a little prince who visits different planets. It has been translated into over 300 languages. He disappeared during a flight over the Mediterranean Sea in 1944.

Fun Facts

• The Little Prince has been translated into over 300 languages.
• Saint-Exupery illustrated the book himself with watercolor drawings.
• His plane was found in the Mediterranean Sea in 2004, 60 years after he disappeared.

Did You Know?

The Little Prince contains the famous line, 'What is essential is invisible to the eye.' The book may seem simple, but it contains deep lessons about love, friendship, and what really matters in life.