Letter to a Hostage

“A Letter to the Hostage.” A letter-confession, a letter-reflection. A short but so sincere and moving story that every word cuts through, bringing pain and compassion. This book is the writer’s address to his friend Léon Vert, and along with him to all other French people who became hostages of German occupiers during the Second World War. Originally the story was intended as a preface to one of Exupéry’s books; it was first partially published in March 1943, and in June of the same year—completely—as a separate edition. An astonishing work that leaves no one indifferent. After all, in essence, it is an address from the writer—and to all of us who live today.