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Night Flight (French title: Vol de Nuit) is the second novel by French writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. It was first published in 1931 and became an international bestseller. The book is based on Saint-Exupéry's experiences as an airmail pilot and as a director of the Aeroposta Argentina airline, based in Argentina. The characters were also loosely based on people Saint-Exupéry knew in South America. Notably, the character of Rivière was inspired by Didier Daurat, operations director of the Aéropostale. More details can be found in Saint-Exupéry's 1939 memoir, Wind, Sand and Stars. (Source: Wikipedia)
Quick facts about Vol de nuit
- Title: Vol de nuit
- Author: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- First published: 1931
- Genre: air pilots, fiction, aéronautique
- OpenLibrary ID: OL10267W
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What is Vol de nuit about?
*Night Flight* (French title: *Vol de Nuit*) is the second novel by French writer and aviator Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
Who wrote Vol de nuit?
Vol de nuit was written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.
When was Vol de nuit published?
Vol de nuit was first published in 1931.
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