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The Princess Bride S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
William Goldman
The Princess Bride is a classic fantasy adventure novel that follows the beautiful Buttercup and her true love, Westley, a farm boy who leaves home to seek his fortune. When Westley is presumed dead after his ship is attacked by the Dread Pirate Roberts, a heartbroken Buttercup reluctantly agrees to marry the arrogant Prince Humperdinck. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when she is kidnapped by a trio of outlaws—the brilliant Vizzini, the vengeful Spanish swordsman Inigo Montoya, and the gentle giant Fezzik—only to be pursued by a mysterious man in black. Framed as an 'abridged' version of a fictional work by S. Morgenstern, William Goldman’s narrative is a witty, satirical, and heartwarming tale filled with fencing, fighting, torture, poison, true love, and miracles. It remains a beloved exploration of the power of storytelling and the enduring nature of true love.
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Tomes & Tales
$5.95
1 copy
Publisher
Harcourt
Pages
456
Format
PAPERBACK
ISBN-13
9780156035217
ISBN-10
0156035219
Language
English
Published
2007-01-01
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