You can read more detailed summaries and find the book on platforms like Wikipedia and The Guardian . Henri Charrière: Papillon de Pigalle – archive, 1969

Papillon by Henri Charrière is an autobiographical novel chronicling a man's 14-year struggle for freedom from French Guiana's brutal penal colonies, featuring multiple escape attempts. The narrative follows "Papillon" from his wrongful conviction in Paris, through harrowing years in, and escapes from, the infamous, inhumane prison system. The book, while controversial regarding its factual accuracy, is a celebrated tale of resilience and survival.