what story is antoine de saint-exupery most famous work
Editorial Reviews. French language edition of the classic story of meaning, love, and beauty. Considered one of the most beloved books of the century. The Little Prince (French: ''Le Petit Prince''), first published in 1943, is a novella and the most famous work of the French aristocrat writer, poet and pioneering aviator Antoine de Saint-ExupÃ©ry. The novella is both the most read and most translated book in the French language, and was voted the best book of the 20th century in France.