Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption: A Story from Different Seasons
by Stephen King
Description
This powerful novella, a cornerstone of Stephen King's acclaimed collection *Different Seasons*, explores the enduring nature of hope and friendship within the bleak confines of Shawshank State Penitentiary. It tells the story of Andy Dufresne, a quiet banker wrongly convicted of murder, and his decades-long journey through the brutal realities of prison life. Over the years, Andy cultivates an unlikely bond with fellow inmate Ellis 'Red' Redding, a man who can procure almost anything from the outside. Together, they navigate the harsh prison system, finding solace and resilience in their shared humanity and the quiet persistence of the human spirit against overwhelming despair.
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paperback
Thorndike Press
Published Jan 1, 1982
181 pages
ISBN: 9780896214408
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First Published
1982
Language
eng
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