Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

This new critical edition of Vol de nuit uses a detailed study of the autograph manuscript to retrace the genesis of the novel , bringing to light the hidden autobiographical dimension of a narrative which combines realism and poetry. The novel's innovative aesthetic brings to life the adventures of outstanding pilots in the pioneering days of aviation. Antoine de Saint-Exupéry recast his own experience and those of his closest friends by toning down their autobiographical dimension, as demon ...