Beschreibung
A cult autobiographical novel about a wrongfully imprisoned man who endured many hardships and struggles in an effort to regain what he should never have lost: his freedom. In 1931, Henri Charrière, nicknamed 'Papillon' due to a tattoo on his chest, was sentenced to life imprisonment for a murder he did not commit and subsequently deported to the notorious penal colony in French Guiana. From that moment on, he focused all his mind on a single goal – escape. After several unsuccessful attempts, he was transferred to Devil's Island, from which no prisoner had ever escaped... until Henri arrived. Papillon's fight for freedom remains one of the most incredible testimonies of human ingenuity, perseverance, and courage. His story served as the basis for this extraordinary novel, as well as for two film adaptations, notably the earlier one made in 1973 by director Franklin J. Schaffner (starring Steve McQueen and Dustin Hoffman), which has remained in the memory of many viewers.
Information
Author: Charriére Henri
Publication date: 10. August 2022
Manufacturer: DOBROVSKÝ s.r.o.
Genres: Thrillers, Books, Fiction, Detective fiction and thrillers
Type: Hardcover books
Pages: 504
ISBN/EAN: 9788027704620