The author of “Friday”, the retelling 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 les Limbes du Pacifique” (published in English as “Friday”), later adapted for young readers as “Vendredi ou la vie sauvage”, which retells the story of Robinson Crusoe. On his way to Chile, a storm drives Robinson’s ship onto the reefs. The sole survivor, he finds himself on a deserted island, forced to be creative and courageous. The film “Cast Away”, starring Tom Hanks, echoes this classic theme.

Why is this document rare?

This highly original quotation by Michel Tournier makes it a very attractive piece for any collector passionate about European literature.

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