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   Was Papillon a true story?

   • The book, Papillon — which Charrière said was “75 percent true” (French authorities have since questioned certain elements of Charrière’s imprisonment and escape narrative) — sold a remarkable 700,000 copies in just the first 10 weeks upon its publication in 1969. The secret to the book’s success was simple, according to Charrière.

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   When was Papillon written?

   • Papillon ( French: [papijɔ̃], lit. "butterfly") is a novel written by Henri Charrière, first published in France on 30 April 1969. Papillon is Charrière's nickname. The novel details Papillon's purported incarceration and subsequent escape from the French penal colony of French Guiana, and covers a 14-year period between 1931 and 1945.

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   What was Papillon's life like?

   • The book is an account of a 14-year period in Papillon's life (October 26, 1931 to October 18, 1945), beginning when he was wrongly convicted of murder in France and sentenced to a life of hard labor at the Bagne de Cayenne, the penal colony of Cayenne in French Guiana known as Devil's Island.

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   What did Papillon learn about prison life?

   • After a brief stay at a prison in Caen, Papillon was put aboard a vessel bound for South America, where he learned about the brutal life that prisoners endured at the prison colony. Violence and murders were common among the convicts.

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   Synopsis. The book is an account of a 14-year period in Papillon's life (October 26, 1931 to October 18, 1945), beginning when he was wrongly convicted of murder in France and sentenced to a life of hard labor at the Bagne de Cayenne, the penal colony of Cayenne in French Guiana known as Devil's Island. He eventually escaped from the colony and ...

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   4.23. 70,251 ratings2,858 reviews. Henri Charrière, called "Papillon," for the butterfly tattoo on his chest, was convicted in Paris in 1931 of a murder he did not commit. Sentenced to life imprisonment in the penal colony of French Guiana, he became obsessed with one goal: escape.

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   This Study Guide consists of approximately 30 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of Papillon. Get Papillon from Amazon.com

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   Nov 6, 2021 · The book, Papillon — which Charrière said was “75 percent true” (French authorities have since questioned certain elements of Charrière’s imprisonment and escape narrative) — sold a remarkable 700,000 copies in just the first 10 weeks upon its publication in 1969. The secret to the book’s success was simple, according to Charrière.

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   Henri Charrière's phenomenal memoir is a true story of prison breaks and epic adventure in the penal islands of French Guiana. Translated and introduced by Patrick O'Brian. Condemned for a...

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   Oct 29, 2019 · Books. Book Review: Papillon by Henri Charrière. by K.A. Ashcomb. October 29, 2019. Comments 0. If I had to describe this book with one sentence, I would say: This is a horrible tall-tale with a hopeful undertone where the protagonist goes through the worst and always comes out as a winner.

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   Papillon (1969) is a gripping memoir that takes readers on an extraordinary journey of escape and survival. Here are three reasons why this book is worth reading: With unforgettable adventures and daring escape attempts, this book keeps readers on the edge of their seats, never knowing what will happen next.