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The Life of Antoine De Saint-Exupery Author of The Little Prince

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Page 1: The Life of Antoine De Saint-Exupery Author of The Little Prince

The Life of Antoine De Saint-Exupery

Author of The Little Prince

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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.

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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

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

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He’s Found!

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What are the biggest problems with being an

adultHypocrisy- say one thing but do anotherLoss of imagination

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What are the biggest problems with being an

adult

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HomeworkRead to pages 0-37 end of chapter 8.