Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) was a French writer, poet, and professional pilot. His most famous work is the fairy tale 'The Little Prince.' First published in 1943, the book has since been translated into over 300 languages, with a total circulation exceeding tens of millions of copies. The magical story of the Little Prince's journey to distant planets, his remarkable encounters with a capricious yet charming rose, the wise fox, the majestic king, and many others, continues to captivate both children and adults.