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Knight Of The Air: The Life And Works Of Antoine De Saint-Exupery

Knight Of The Air: The Life And Works Of Antoine De Saint-Exupery

Smith, Maxwell Austin

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1258087936
ISBN13: 9781258087937
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Aug 19 2011
Pages: 274
Weight: 1.26
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Knight of the Air: The Life and Works of Antoine de Saint-Exupery is a biography written by Maxwell Austin Smith that explores the fascinating life and career of the French aviator and writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. The book delves into Saint-Exupery's early years as a pilot for the French Air Force, his experiences flying mail routes across Africa and South America, and his eventual success as a celebrated author, with works such as The Little Prince and Wind, Sand and Stars. Smith provides a detailed account of Saint-Exupery's personal life, including his marriages and relationships, as well as his experiences during World War II, when he served as a reconnaissance pilot for the Free French Air Force. The book also examines the themes and motifs present in Saint-Exupery's writing, including his fascination with flight, his love of nature, and his exploration of the human condition. Overall, Knight of the Air is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of France's most beloved writers and aviators. It is an essential read for anyone interested in aviation history, French literature, or the life of Antoine de Saint-Exupery.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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