Who is Antoine de Saint Exupery from Wind, Sand and Stars and what is their importance?

The writer of the book, Antoine de Saint Exupery, is a poetic observer of the human experience and describes his observations in this book of the men and experiences of the French Aeropostale. His admiration of each element of the profession is observable in the subjects to which he dedicates his chapters: "The Craft," "The Men," "The Tool," "The Elements," "The Plane" and "The Planet" are all examples of the elements of the trade that inspire his admiration and love.