Night flight. The Earth of mankind

Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Publish Date: 2003-03-01
Features: Humans have long dreamed of soaring through the blue sky, but when they achieve it, they realize their own insignificance. The challenges birds and humans face are no different: solitude, exhaustion, inability to sustain flight, and fatal injuries. Pilots are no more equipped than birds, as the famous Western philosopher Heidegger once said, "Man is not meant to be alone." Only by following nature can one survive. Getting close to this great pilot-author, you will find yourself becoming pure and strong. Night Flight and Wind, Sand and Stars are the two most renowned works of the great pilot-author Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, after The Little Prince. Both are his soul-stirring self-portraits, with airplanes as his study and personal experience as his motto. Night Flight celebrates the relentless contributions of the pioneers of aviation history in opening up air routes. To pioneer a new era for the aviation industry of his homeland, the head of the air network, Lévêque, rigorously implemented the night flight plan with an iron discipline. He communicated with his subordinates in a seemingly unfeeling yet magical way, completing the image of an idealist, silent yet passionate pioneer. Pilot Bien loves aviation, fights bravely in the hurricane, faces death without fear, and finally dies with composure. Wind, Sand and Stars follows the author's personal flying experiences, recreating several thrilling adventures, crises, and transcendent experiences with his close comrades. It delves into topics like air routes, airplanes, planets, oases, and deserts, showcasing the enchanting yet harsh wonders of the sky and desert, all centered around a profound theme: "Man and His Great Earth."