Name: Vol de Nuit (in French)
SKU: 6239479
Price: 596.00 TWD
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Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
ISBN: 9782070346288

Type

Physical Book

Author

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Publisher

Gallimard

Language

French

Pages

158

Format

Paperback

ISBN

2070346288

ISBN13

9782070346288

Vol de Nuit (in French)

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Author) · Gallimard · Paperback

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Synopsis "Vol de Nuit (in French)"

« Il aurait pu lutter encore, tenter sa chance : il n'y a pas de fatalité extérieure. Mais il y a une fatalité intérieure : vient une minute où l'on se découvre vulnérable ; alors les fautes vous attirent comme un vertige. Et c'est à cette minute que luirent sur sa tête, dans une déchirure de la tempête, comme un appât mortel au fond d'une nasse, quelques étoiles. Il jugea bien que c'était un piège : on voit trois étoiles dans un trou, on monte vers elles, ensuite on ne peut plus descendre, on reste là à mordre les étoiles... Mais sa faim de lumière était telle qu'il monta. »

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (Lyon, 1900 - Tyrrhenian Sea, 1944) was a French novelist and aviator, whose experiences as a pilot inspired much of his literary work. Born into an aristocratic family (his father was a viscount), he had a happy childhood on the family estates, although he lost his father at the age of four. His mother, a cultured and sensitive woman, had a profound influence on his life, and he maintained extensive correspondence with her over the years. Saint-Exupéry combined his passion for aviation with writing, creating works that explore themes such as humanity, loneliness, and the meaning of life.

On April 6, 1943, he published his most famous work, The Little Prince (Le Petit Prince), a philosophical and poetic tale that has become one of the most translated and read books in history, with versions in more than 250 languages. Considered one of the best literary creations of the 20th century, this work transcends generations and cultures. Saint-Exupéry disappeared in 1944 during a reconnaissance mission in the Tyrrhenian Sea, leaving a literary legacy that continues to inspire millions of readers around the world.

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