FAQ About Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
What impact did World War II have on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's life and work?
World War II had a profound impact on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's life and work. As a reconnaissance pilot, he witnessed the devastation of war firsthand, which influenced his later writings including Flight to Arras. The war fueled his reflections on human conflict, courage, and the fragility of life, which permeate much of his work.
