Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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.

Recipient of the Grand Prix of the Académie Française, Wind, Sand and Stars captures the grandeur, danger, and isolation of flight. Its exciting account of air adventure, combined with lyrical prose and the spirit of a philosopher, makes it one of the most popular works ever written about flying. Translated by Lewis …

"Väike prints" ilmus 1943. aastal prantsuse kirjaniku ja lennunduspioneeri Antoine de Saint-Exupéry sulest. Tegemist on loetuima ja tõlgituima prantsuskeelse jutustusega, mis on ilmunud rohkem kui 250 keeles ja murdes. Raamatut on tänaseks müüdud üle 80 miljoni eksemplari. Prantslased hääletasid selle 20. sajandi …

Under the pressure of his boss, the intransigent Riviere, the airmail pilot Fabien attempts a perilous flight during a heavy night-time thunderstorm in Argentina. As conditions get worse and the radio communication with Fabien becomes increasingly difficult, Riviere begins to question his uncompromising methods, and …