Books like Rita Hayworth and Shawshank redemption by Stephen King
Stephen King’s novella "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" appears in his 1982 collection “Different Seasons“, where it is subtitled “Hope Springs Eternal.” The story is presented as a memoir written by the inmate Red, chronicling his time in Shawshank Prison.
Red claims to have drafted his narrative from September 1975 through January 1976, adding an additional chapter in spring 1977. The structure of the novella therefore reflects these distinct periods of the inmate’s written reflections.
Beyond its inclusion in “Different Seasons,” the novella has also been published as a standalone work, making it accessible to readers who prefer the story outside the context of the larger collection.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Stephen King
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