The Princess Bride

S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

by William Goldman

On Sale: 10/08/2007

The Princess Bride

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The Princess Bride

S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

by William Goldman

On Sale: 10/08/2007

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About the Book

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.

Critical Praise

PRAISE FOR THE PRINCESS BRIDE
 
"[Goldman's] swashbuckling fable is nutball funny . . . A 'classic' medieval melodrama that sounds like all the Saturday serials you ever saw feverishly reworked by the Marx Brothers." --Newsweek
 
"One of the funniest, most original, and deeply moving novels I have read in a long time." --Los Angeles Times

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Product Details

  • ISBN: 9780151015443
  • ISBN 10: 0151015449
  • Imprint: Harper
  • On Sale: 10/08/2007
  • Pages: 464
  • List Price:36.00 CAD
  • BISAC1 : FICTION / Fantasy / Action & Adventure
  • BISAC2 : FICTION / Classics
  • BISAC3 : FICTION / Fairy Tales, Folk Tales, Legends & Mythology
  • BISAC4 : FICTION / Action & Adventure
  • BISAC5 : FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance

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