Location: The story begins when the narrator, a pilot, suffers an accident and is forced to land in the middle of the desert. This environment is arid, lonely, and vast, reflecting the isolation and introspection that develops throughout the plot. In this place, the pilot meets the little prince, who begins to tell him his story. The desert acts as a metaphorical space for solitude and deep reflections on life, relationships and the human essence.
Time Period: The story It does not have a specific time reference nor is a clear era mentioned in the narrative. However, it is assumed that it takes place in the 20th century, since the narrator is a pilot, probably based on Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's own experience as an aviator. The context of the accident in the desert suggests a period contemporary to the author's life, around the 1930s or 1940s. Even so, the work has a timeless and universal character, since its themes and teachings are not linked to one moment. concrete history.