Wind, Sand & Stars

Experience a poetic journey with *Wind, Sand and Stars*, the captivating autobiographical work by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. This modern classic, first published in 2000 by Penguin UK, reveals the life of a daring aviation pioneer. As you delve into its pages, you'll discover a rich tapestry of adventure, survival, and self-discovery drawn from Saint-Exupery's incredible flights across the Sahara and Andes with Aeropostale in the 1920s. This gripping narrative unfolds through encounters with nomadic cultures and takes an exhilarating turn when he recounts his crash in the Libyan Desert in 1936, where the essence of human resilience shines. The book’s eloquent prose invites readers to reflect on the boundaries of existence and the discoveries that come when one confronts life's challenges. Perfect for fans of literary aviation and those seeking profound philosophical reflections, this *B-format paperback* edition is a must-have for any library. With 144 insightful pages, enjoy a masterclass in storytelling and philosophy, bound to resonate with anyone drawn to the skies or the depths of self-exploration. If you appreciated *Wind, Sand and Stars*, explore other timeless works like Woody Guthrie's *Bound for Glory*, also available here. Enjoy free shipping on this exceptional title and enrich your collection with a piece that promises to transport you through time and space.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141183190
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2000
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 144


Description:
Both a gripping tale of adventure and a poetic meditation, Antoine de Saint Exupery's Wind, Sand and Stars is the lyrical autobiography of an aviation pioneer, from the author of The Little Prince. This Penguin Modern Classics edition is translated from the French with an introduction by William Rees.In 1926 de Saint-Exupery began flying for the pioneering airline Lateco re - later known as Aeropostale - opening up the first mail routes across the Sahara and the Andes. Wind, Sand and Stars is drawn from this experience. Interweaving encounters with nomadic Arabs and other adventures into a richly textured autobiographical narrative, it has its climax in the extraordinary story of Saint-Exupery's crash in the Libyan Desert in 1936, and his miraculous survival. 'Self-discovery comes when a man measures himself against an obstacle,' writes Saint-Exupery. This book explores the transcendent perceptions that arise when life is tested to its limits. Writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-44), was born in Lyon, France. His first two books, Southern Mail and Night Flight, are distinguished by a poetic evocation of the romance and discipline of flying. Later works, including Wind, Sand and Stars and Flight to Arras, stress his humanistic philosophy. Saint-Exupery's popular children's book The Little Prince is also read by adults for its allegorical meaning. Saint-Exupery's plane disappeared during a mission in World War II.If you enjoyed Wind, Sand and Stars, you might like Woody Guthrie's Bound for Glory, also available in Penguin Modern Classics.'A Conrad of the air ... Like Conrad, Saint-Exupery is a poet of action'Andre Maurois

This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.