Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – 20th-century French writer and aviator, author of The Little Prince and Night Flight. As a pilot, he pioneered air routes and flew in WWII. His works blend adventure and philosophy, exploring friendship, courage, and life’s meaning. He died in 1944 during a wartime mission.
✈️ One of the pioneers of airmail, flying routes across North Africa and Latin America. 📖 The Little Prince was written in the U.S. during his exile. 🎨 He illustrated the book himself with delicate watercolours. ⚔️ Served in WWII as a pilot despite age and health problems. 🌍 His works have been translated into over 300 languages. 💔 In 1935, he crashed in the Sahara and narrowly survived – inspiring parts of his books. 📚 Also wrote Wind, Sand and Stars and Citadel. 😲 Curious fact: The Little Prince was first published in English, not French. 😄 Funny fact: he doodled sheep and tiny planets on manuscript margins to amuse friends.