The Life of Antoine De Saint-Exupery

Author of The Little Prince

LifeBorn June 9, 1900Loved 2 things: poetry and flying1923: was the first of several near-fatal accidents. (A mystique built up about his daring and good fortune)Was a daredevil pilotMarried a countess from Buenos Aires.

Life 1932: Published Night Flight and won the Prix Femina in France1939: Published Wind, Sand, Stars and won the Grand Prix du RomanWWII: Received special permission to fly reconnaissance over France

Life1943: Published his most successful book, The Little Prince (International success)1944: Lost on a mission, no trace1965: The Citadelle

He’s Found!

What are the biggest problems with being an

adultHypocrisy- say one thing but do anotherLoss of imagination

What are the biggest problems with being an

adult

HomeworkRead to pages 0-37 end of chapter 8.