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Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption: the inspiration for the iconic movie, one of the most popular in film history
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This standalone edition of King's novella, retitled The Shawshank Redemption, like the film, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Best Picture Academy Award nominee's release.
A mesmerising tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, The Shawshank Redemption is a Stephen King classic. Suspenseful, mysterious, heart-wrenching and populated by a cast of unforgettable characters, it is about a fiercely compelling convict named Andy Dufresne who is seeking a strangely satisfying revenge.
Originally published in 1982 as 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption' in the collection Different Seasons (alongside 'The Body', 'Apt Pupil' and 'The Breathing Method'), it was made into the film The Shawshank Redemption in 1994. Starring Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins, this modern classic was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and is among the most beloved films of all time.
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Praise for Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption
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One of the great storytellers of our time - GUARDIAN
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The midlength narrative suits King's talents particularly well . . . Stories that cover a surprising amount of emotional territory but can still be read in a sitting - WASHINGTON POST
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Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption remains one of [King's] most deeply humane and hopeful works of fiction - VARIETY
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As classic as King's novels are, his shorter fiction is just as gripping - USA TODAY
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