Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
Author
Language
English
Description
An aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who describes his adventures in the universe seeking the secret of what is really important in life. The anniversary edition includes original reviews of the novel, information about the author's life and work and the making of the story.
2) Night flight
Author
Series
Harbrace paperbound library ; HPL 63
Language
English
Description
An adventure story about the men who risked their lives flying the first commercial air mail routes in the early 1930's.
Author
Publisher
Reynal & Hitchcock
Pub. Date
1942.
Language
English
Description
The World War II aviator and author of The Little Prince tells his true story of flying a reconnaissance plane during the Battle of France in 1940. A recollection of the shattering days during World War II when, though the fall of France was imminent, a handful of French pilots continued to fight on against the Germans. Translated by Lewis Galantière.
Author
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
Also known as The Little Prince in English, the story follows a young prince who visits various planets in space, including Earth, and addresses themes of loneliness, friendship, love, and loss. Despite its style as a children's book, The Little Prince makes observations about life and human nature.[8]
Author
Publisher
Feedbooks
Pub. Date
2023
Language
Italiano
Description
Il piccolo principe (Le Petit Prince) è un racconto di Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, il più conosciuto della sua produzione letteraria. Fu pubblicato il 6 aprile 1943 a New York da Reynal & Hitchcock nella traduzione inglese e qualche giorno dopo sempre da Reynal & Hitchcock nell'originale francese. Solo nel 1945, dopo la scomparsa dell'autore, fu pubblicato in Francia a Parigi da Gallimard. È un racconto molto poetico che, nella forma di un'opera...
8) Vol de nuit
Author
Language
Français
Description
Vol de nuit est bien plus qu'un simple récit d'aventure aérienne. C'est une exploration profonde de la nature humaine, de la camaraderie et du courage face à l'adversité. À travers une prose captivante et une réflexion poétique, Saint-Exupéry nous transporte dans un monde o les choix cruciaux mettent en lumière le véritable sens de la vie.
Author
Series
Livre de poche ; 68
Publisher
Gallimard
Language
Français
Description
Terre des hommes est bien plus qu'un simple récit de voyage. C'est un vibrant plaidoyer en faveur de la solidarité, de la persévérance et de la recherche de sens dans notre existence. Avec une prose poétique et une profondeur émotionnelle saisissante, Saint-Exupéry nous invite à méditer sur la fragilité de la vie et sur la nécessité de trouver notre place dans un monde complexe.
10) Courrier sud
Author
Publisher
Gallimard
Language
Français
Description
The story of pilot Jacques Bernis-- and Geneviève. A reflection on heroism, destiny and the notion of duty, in the context of the first years of civil aviation where the life of the pilot was constantly threatened by a multitude of dangers.
Jacques Bernis a épousé la solitude et la vie aventurière du pilote et dans cette union il aura du mal à caser un projet de vie avec Geneviève, une femme déjà mariée. Il s´agit d´une réflexion sur...
13) A sense of life
Author
Publisher
Funk & Wagnalls
Pub. Date
[1965]
Language
English
Description
Posthumously collected essays written over a lifetime by the famous aviator-philosopher-writer.
This collection of writings by the author of Wind, Sand and Stars is the first English translation of Un Sens à la Vie -- a posthumously collected group of miscellaneous pieces written over a lifetime. These thoughtful, beautifully written essays are the expression of the leading principle of the famous aviator-philosopher-writer's life -- a deep humanism...
