 
                            PAPILLON
                                
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                                                                                    Biography
                                                                                    Autobiography & Memoir
                                                                                                                    
                                
                                            Format
                                            Paperback
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            
                                                                                                    Pages
                                                                                            
                                            
                                                                                                    688
                                                                                            
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Language
                                            English
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Published
                                            Jan 1, 2001
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Publisher
                                            Flamingo
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            Edition
                                            New Edition
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            ISBN-10
                                            0007115245
                                        
                                                                                                                
                                            ISBN-13
                                            9780007115242
                                        
                                                                    Description
                        Set against the harsh backdrop of French penal colonies, this gripping novel follows the extraordinary journey of Henri Charrière, known as Papillon. Wrongfully imprisoned for murder, Charrière's indomitable spirit drives him to seek freedom at any cost. His relentless quest takes him from the confines of a brutal prison to the diverse landscapes of the Caribbean, showcasing his courage and resilience as he encounters various challenges and allies along the way.
Charrière's vivid storytelling transports readers into the heart of his struggles and triumphs, where hope and despair intertwine. Through captivating prose, he captures the essence of his harrowing experiences, revealing the depths of human tenacity in the face of overwhelming odds. Each attempt at escape is fraught with danger, pushing him to the limits of his resourcefulness and ingenuity.
This compelling narrative not only chronicles one man's fight for freedom but also serves as a commentary on the human condition, exploring themes of survival, justice, and the relentless pursuit of dreams against all odds.
                Charrière's vivid storytelling transports readers into the heart of his struggles and triumphs, where hope and despair intertwine. Through captivating prose, he captures the essence of his harrowing experiences, revealing the depths of human tenacity in the face of overwhelming odds. Each attempt at escape is fraught with danger, pushing him to the limits of his resourcefulness and ingenuity.
This compelling narrative not only chronicles one man's fight for freedom but also serves as a commentary on the human condition, exploring themes of survival, justice, and the relentless pursuit of dreams against all odds.
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