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The Princess Bride

S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
By William Goldman
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The Princess Bride is a timeless fantasy adventure that follows Buttercup and Westley through a tale of true love and high adventure. Set against the impending war between Florin and Guilder, the story weaves together pirates, princesses, giants, fencing, and wild beasts. Buttercup, devastated by the loss of her love, faces kidnapping, forced marriage, and daring rescues by a colourful cast of characters including the criminal philosopher Vizzini, gentle giant Fezzik, vengeful Spaniard Inigo, and the sinister Count Rugen. Westley, once a farm boy turned pirate, embarks on a quest to save his beloved, making this a witty and enchanting modern fairy tale.
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This beautifully illustrated Deluxe Edition is perfect for fans of classic fairy tales, fantasy adventure, and romance, as well as readers who enjoy witty, satirical storytelling. Ideal as a gift for enthusiasts of both the original book and its cult classic film adaptation.

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The thrilling and timeless story of Buttercup, Westley and their fellow adventurers, filled with the stuff of fairy tales and more.

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William Goldman's thrilling and timeless fantasy classic about Buttercup, Westley, and their fellow adventurers comes to life in this beautifully illustrated Deluxe Edition. With a gorgeous foil-stamped cover, designed endpapers featuring a map of Florin and Guilder, and deckle-edge paper, it's the perfect gift book for fans of the beloved book or the cult classic film.

A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts—The Princess Bride is a witty and beloved modern storytelling classic.

As Florin and Guilder teeter on the verge of war, the reluctant Princess Buttercup is devastated by the loss of her true love, kidnapped by a mercenary and his henchman, rescued by a pirate, forced to marry Prince Humperdinck, and rescued once again by the very crew who absconded with her in the first place. In the course of this dazzling adventure, she'll meet Vizzini—the criminal philosopher who'll do anything for a bag of gold; Fezzik—the gentle giant; Inigo—the Spaniard on a quest for revenge; and Count Rugen—the evil mastermind behind it all. Foiling all their plans and jumping into their stories is Westley, Princess Buttercup's one true love and a very good friend of a very dangerous pirate.

What happens when a farm boy must become a pirate to rescue his one true love?

  • Fantasy Adventure Romance: More than just a fairy tale, it's a swashbuckling story about a farm boy named Westley and the beautiful Buttercup, the love they'll risk everything to protect.
  • Quest for Revenge: "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die." Follow the unforgettable Spanish fencer on his lifelong mission to avenge his father against the six-fingered man.
  • Unforgettable Characters: From the brilliant but conceited Vizzini to Fezzik, the gentle giant with a love for rhymes, meet a cast of adventurers you'll never forget.
  • Witty & Satirical Fantasy: A smart, funny, and endlessly quotable story that plays with classic fairy tale conventions in the most brilliant ways.
  • Illustrated Deluxe Edition: A beautiful gift edition for fans, featuring a foil-stamped cover, a map of Florin and Guilder, and deckle-edge paper that brings the magic to life.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781328948854

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 October 2017

Country: United States

Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company

Edition: Deluxe ed.

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 38.0mm

Width: 208.0mm

Height: 257.0mm

Weight: 1338g

Pages: 432

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About the Author

William Goldman (1931-2018) wrote books and movies for more than fifty years. He won two Academy Awards (for Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and All the President's Men), and three Lifetime Achievement Awards in screenwriting.

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