The author of "Friday or the Wild Life," the portrait of Robinson Crusoe, signs a cheerful autograph.

Autograph of the French writer Michel Tournier. 15 cm x 10 cm. Paris, 1994. Excellent condition.

I adored you. You rewarded me a hundredfold. Thank you, life! Michel Tournier.

Michel Tournier (1924 - 2016) is the author of a classic of French literature, "Vendredi ou la vie sauvage," translated in Brazil as "Sexta-feira ou os limbos do Pacífico," which tells the story of Robinson Crusoe. On his way to Chile, a storm threw his boat onto the reefs. The sole survivor, Robinson finds himself on a deserted island, forced to be creative and courageous. The film "Cast Away," starring Tom Hanks, was inspired by this classic work by Michel Tournier.

Why is this document rare?

This highly original quote from Michel Tournier makes it very interesting for a collector passionate about European literature.

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