Description

In the hush of night skies, a lone pilot takes to the air on a mission where precision, courage, and faith in one’s instruments are tested by the vastness above and the uncertainty below. As the journey unfolds, the story traces the quiet discipline of flight alongside the human longing to connect—whether with distant places, unseen people, or the deeper meaning of responsibility. Blending lyrical clarity with a reflective, character-driven sensibility, the narrative explores themes of solitude, endurance, and the fragile bond between technology and the heart. With Saint-Exupéry’s signature blend of poetic realism and contemplative insight, this is a moving meditation on what it means to keep going when the world goes dark.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Books, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2025

144 pages

ISBN: 9780241747025

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Details

First Published

1931

Language

fra

Translation

From: fra

Content Warnings

Content and trigger warnings for Night Flight by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

War/Trauma
Death/Grief