Antoine de Saint-Exupéry books in order
French writer and aviator
- Lived
- 1900–1944
- Country
- France
- Books
- 14
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry published 6 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books, beginning with Southern Mail (1929). The best-known is Wind, Sand and Stars (1939).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Wind, Sand and Stars
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's most-read book.
Shortest way in
Night Flight
One of the most-read, at about 140 pages.
Standalone novels in order
Southern Mail (1929)
Wind, Sand and Stars (Feb 1939)
Flight to Arras (1942)
Citadelle (1948)
Carnets (1953)
Lettres À Sa Mère (1955)
Novellas in order
Night Flight (1931)
Non-fiction in order
Airman's Odyssey (1942)
Letter to a Hostage (1944)
Wartime Writings, 1939-1944 (1982)
Other books in order
Le Petit Prince (1946)
El Principito (1951)
Little Prince (1966)
La Eta Princo
Film and TV adaptations
- Courrier sud (1937)Film · from Southern Mail
About Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Antoine Marie Jean-Baptiste Roger, vicomte de Saint-Exupéry, known simply as Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, was a French writer, poet, journalist and aviator.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry FAQ
- How many books has Antoine de Saint-Exupéry written?
- Antoine de Saint-Exupéry published 6 novels, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books and 4 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Wind, Sand and Stars.
- What is Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's last book?
- Letter to a Hostage (1944).
- What is Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's most famous book?
- Wind, Sand and Stars (1939) is Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's most widely read book.
- Which Antoine de Saint-Exupéry books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Southern Mail (as Courrier sud, film, 1937).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.