Flight To Arras
Flight To Arras
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1969
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Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1969155
Novel • Fiction
France • 1940s
1969
Adult
18+ years
820L
Super Short Summary
Flight to Arras by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry and translated by Lewis Galantière follows a French pilot during World War II. The narrative explores his thoughts and experiences on a reconnaissance mission, capturing reflections on duty, fear, and humanity amid conflict. The story delves into personal and philosophical insights rather than the specifics of the war journey.
Contemplative
Melancholic
Inspirational
Mysterious
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's Flight to Arras, translated by Lewis Galantière, is praised for its poetic existential reflection on war. The narrative captures the emotional turmoil and philosophical musings of a pilot. Some critique its introspective nature as dense, but many appreciate its contemplative depth and vivid imagery, illustrating the human condition amidst chaos.
Who Should Read Flight To Arras?
Readers who appreciate Flight to Arras likely enjoy introspective war narratives and philosophical reflections on human experience. Fans of The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien or All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque might find similar thematic depth and poignancy in Saint-Exupéry's work.
3,569 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
155
Novel • Fiction
France • 1940s
1969
Adult
18+ years
820L
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