The Princess Bride
S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
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4.5 • 29 Ratings
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Publisher Description
William Goldman’s beloved story of Buttercup, Westley, and their fellow adventurers.
This tale of true love, high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts was unforgettably depicted in the 1987 film directed by Rob Reiner and starring Fred Savage, Robin Wright, and others. But, rich in character and satire, the novel boasts even more layers of ingenious storytelling. Set in 1941 and framed cleverly as an “abridged” retelling of a centuries-old tale set in the fabled country of Florin, home to “Beasts of all natures and descriptions. Pain. Death. Brave men. Coward men. Strongest men. Chases. Escapes. Lies. Truths. Passions.”
William Goldman's modern fantasy classic is an exceptional story about quests—for riches, revenge, power, and, of course, true love—that's thrilling and timeless for readers of all ages.
Customer Reviews
Movie
This might be the most accurate book to movie, movie of all time so good!
A must read for fans
I saw the movie first. Then I listened to Cary Elwes read his book about the making of the movie. With bits from many who tributed to it. This version has not only “the good bits” but Goldman’s notes on why he left some parts out and what he went through making the book. It is clearly the heart of the beast that Princess Bride to so many of us. Higly fantastic.