# The Shawshank Redemption On the 30th Anniversary of the iconic movie, one of the most popular in film history

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- Authors: [Stephen King](https://www.bookquiver.com/stephen-king)
- Language: en_US

## Description

<p>This stand-alone edition of King's novella, retitled <i>The Shawshank Redemption</i>, like the film, celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Best Picture Academy Award nominee. <br><br>A mesmerising tale of unjust imprisonment and offbeat escape, <i>The Shawshank Redemption</i> 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. <br><br>Originally published in 1982 as 'Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption' in the collection <i>Different Seasons</i> (alongside 'The Body', 'Apt Pupil' and 'The Breathing Method'), it was made into the film <i>The Shawshank Redemption</i> 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.</p>

## Editions

### The Shawshank Redemption On the 30th Anniversary of the iconic movie, one of the most popular in film history

- Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-13-9974-533-8
- Published: 2024-11-14
- Language: en_US