Name: airman's odyssey
SKU: 19171635
Price: 979.00 TWD
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Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
ISBN: 9780156037334

Type

Physical Book

Author

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Publisher

Mariner Books

Year

1984

Language

English

Pages

456

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

20.5x13.5x2.8 cm

Weight

0.52 kg.

ISBN

0156037335

ISBN13

9780156037334

Synopsis "airman's odyssey"

Three classic adventure stories, reminders of both the romance and the reality of the pioneer era of aviation: Night Flight; Wind, Sand and Stars; and Flight to Arras. Introduction by Richard Bach. Translated by Lewis Galantière and Stuart Gilbert.

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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