Life of Pi is a novel by Yann Martel that was first published in 2001. Read key facts, the plot summary, and important quotes.

Characters

See a complete list of the characters in Life of Pi and in-depth analyses of Piscine Molitor Patel (Pi), Richard Parker, and more.

Literary Devices

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Essays

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Further Study

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