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Papillon
Average rating
4 out of 5
Based on 3,689 Ratings and 528 Reviews

Book Description


Henri Charri�re, 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. After planning and executing a series of treacherous yet failed attempts over many years, he was eventually sent to the notorious prison, Dev... More
Book Information
PublisherPocket Books
BindingPaperback (22 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of PagesN/A
ISBN-100671808680
ISBN-13978-0671808686
Publication Date07/03/1976
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About Charriere (Author) : Charriere is a published author. Some of the published credits of Charriere include Papillon.
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About Jean-Pierre Castelnau (Introduction) : Jean-Pierre Castelnau is credited in . A published credit of Jean-Pierre Castelnau is Papillon.
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About Walter B. Michaels (Translator) : Walter B. Michaels is a published translator. A published credit of Walter B. Michaels is Papillon.
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