Consuelo saint exupery biography of martin

Discover the true love story between the little prince and his rose that inspired Antoine Saint-Exupéry's iconic novella

Published in 1943 in English and French, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's The Little Prince is one of the best-selling books of all time.

Consuelo saint exupery biography of martin

Its story reflects universal themes such as love, loss, and loneliness. The elegant watercolor illustrations (done by Saint-Exupéry himself) and countless novel adaptations—ranging from theater to ballet, opera, and video games—have seen The Little Prince go down in history as one of the most universal and relevant tales in literature.

Although the story is familiar to many—it's a mainstay in many children’s education—few know what (or who) inspired the iconic and emblematic tale: the relationship between its author and his wife, Salvadoran artist Consuelo de Saint-Exupéry.

More than a children's story

The story is told by a narrator, an aviator who finds himself lost in the desert after his plane crashes.

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