{"product_id":"papillon-4","title":"Papillon by Henri Charriere","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"181\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"181\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"197\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"195\"\u003ePapillon\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is the gripping autobiographical novel by \u003cstrong data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eHenri Charrière\u003c\/strong\u003e, first published in 1969, chronicling his incredible journey from wrongful imprisonment to freedom. Nicknamed “Papillon” (French for “butterfly”) due to a tattoo on his chest, Charrière is sentenced to life in the infamous French penal colony of \u003cstrong data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"524\"\u003eDevil’s Island\u003c\/strong\u003e for a murder he insists he didn’t commit. The book follows his unbreakable spirit and relentless pursuit of liberty as he attempts numerous daring escapes across treacherous terrain—shark-infested waters, jungles, leper colonies, and prison fortresses. Though some parts are believed to be fictionalized or drawn from others' experiences, \u003cem data-start=\"864\" data-end=\"874\"\u003ePapillon\u003c\/em\u003e is celebrated as a tale of courage, endurance, and the indomitable human will. It remains a classic of prison and escape literature, inspiring films, adaptations, and generations of readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1072\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1076\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eAbout the Author \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1841\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eHenri Charrière\u003c\/strong\u003e (1906–1973) was a Frenchman who became famous for his autobiographical novel \u003cem data-start=\"1212\" data-end=\"1222\"\u003ePapillon\u003c\/em\u003e, which he claimed was a true account of his imprisonment and escape from the French penal system in South America. Convicted in 1931 for the murder of a Parisian pimp—a charge he always denied—Charrière was sent to the brutal penal colony of French Guiana. After numerous escape attempts, he finally found freedom in Venezuela, where he built a new life. \u003cem data-start=\"1578\" data-end=\"1588\"\u003ePapillon\u003c\/em\u003e, published decades later, became an international bestseller and turned Charrière into a literary sensation. Despite debates about the book’s complete factual accuracy, his storytelling prowess and unforgettable narrative captivated millions worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":43879277494529,"sku":"2TS6S0RUP-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/henricharriere_cc58223c-f3ac-4528-86ab-21bc02d8a156.jpg?v=1677238207","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/papillon-4","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}