Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption

"Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" is a novella by Stephen King, first published in his 1982 collection "Different Seasons". The story follows the character of Andy Dufresne, a man who is wrongfully convicted of murdering his wife and her lover, and is sentenced to life imprisonment at Shawshank State Penitentiary.

The story is narrated by another inmate, Red, who has been serving time at Shawshank for over 20 years. Red becomes Andy's close friend and confidant, and helps him obtain books, rock hammers, and other supplies that Andy uses to carry out his secret plan to escape.

Despite being brutalized by the corrupt guards and warden, Andy manages to maintain his dignity and hope. He also gains the respect and admiration of his fellow inmates, who come to view him as a symbol of hope and freedom.

As the years pass, Andy's perseverance and intelligence enable him to gradually make progress towards his goal. Eventually, he pulls off a daring escape and disappears, leaving behind a message for Red that points him towards a treasure that Andy had hidden away.

The novella explores themes of hope, redemption, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. It is also a commentary on the corrupt and often brutal nature of the prison system.

The story gained widespread recognition after it was adapted into the critically acclaimed 1994 film "The Shawshank Redemption," starring Tim Robbins as Andy and Morgan Freeman as Red. The film is widely considered to be one of the greatest movies of all time and has helped to establish "Rita Hayworth and Shawshank Redemption" as one of Stephen King's most beloved works.