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Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption is a novella by Stephen King, first published in 1982 as part of his collection Different Seasons
. The story is narrated by Red, a long-term inmate at Shawshank State Penitentiary, and tells the tale of his friendship with Andy Dufresne, a banker who is wrongfully convicted of murder. The story unfolds as Andy endures the harsh realities of prison life while maintaining hope and resilience. The novella was adapted into the critically acclaimed 1994 film The Shawshank Redemption.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Red, and explanations of important quotes from Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption.
