Wind, Sand and Stars by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
This book is a memoir by an early twentieth-century French aviator, sharing his experiences as a pioneer of aviation in the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in remote places such as the Sahara Desert and the Andes Mountains. The author reflects on the nature of adventure, the allure of the unknown, and the profound connection between human beings and the natural world. The book is also notable for its philosophical musings on the nature of life and death, solitude and solidarity, and the human condition.
The 1628th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1939
- Nationality
- French
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Pages
- 240
- Words
- 47,000
- Original Language
- French
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This book is on the following lists:
- 3rd on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- 39th on 100 Books of Classical and Modern Foreign Literature (The Union of Russian Writers)
- 170th on The 500 best books of all time from Culture Café users (Culture Café)