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The Princess Bride: An Illustrated Edition of S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
by William Goldman
Published Nov 5, 2013
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About this book
In the kingdom of Florin, true love is a rare and dangerous pursuit. Buttercup, a beautiful young woman mourning the supposed death of her farm-boy lover, Westley, finds herself pledged to the loathsome Prince Humperdinck. Her life takes a perilous turn when she is kidnapped by a trio of unlikely mercenaries: a brilliant criminal mastermind, a gentle giant with a penchant for rhyming, and a master fencer consumed by a lifelong quest for vengeance.
As Buttercup is swept into a whirlwind of political intrigue and escalating chaos, she discovers that her past is not as buried as she believed. A mysterious, masked pirate emerges from the shadows, setting off a chain of events that pits hero against villain, swordsman against swordsman, and love against destiny. Amidst fire swamps, treacherous cliffs, and the machinations of the diabolical Count Rugen, the boundaries between fairy tale and reality blur.
Blending sharp wit with swashbuckling action, this story subverts the conventions of the classic romance. It is a sprawling epic where pirates, giants, and miracle workers collide, proving that when the stakes are life and death, the most powerful force in the world remains an unbreakable, enduring devotion.
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What readers are saying
Diane M. FoleyGreat Book!
"I just love this story and the movie was great too! It was nice having a book that also included pictures of the characters. ["
April 28, 2026 Verified Purchase
shannon S. windhamThe Princess Bride-Hannah Windham
"The Princess Bride is a charming and funny fable filled with love and adventure. It's the kind of book that will keep you up all night not wanting to put the book down. This fairy tale dances through adventure and shows us what fighting for love is like. It’s not only a love story but also a book with excitement and suspense which is why it’s a must read. William Goldman writes The Princess Bride as an abbreviated novel. The original book was written by S. Morgenstern, but Goldman rewrites it and cuts out all the boring parts and left only the fun and adventuring parts of the book which makes every page interesting and exciting. No one wants to read a book when there are continuous boring chapters that make it hard to want to continue reading. The Princess Bride is not boring but filled with lots of excitement, love and adventure. It starts off with Buttercup, who is one of the world’s twenty most beautiful women; she lives on a farm with her parents, her horse, which she enjoys riding, and Westley, their farm boy. Westley always responds to Buttercups request to "as you wish” and he is secretly in love with Buttercup. Throughout time Buttercup realizes that she is deeply in love with Westley and confesses her love to him. Shortly after, he tells Buttercup he is leaving America to seek his fortune. As they say there goodbye they share the most beautiful kiss. Buttercup’s heart is broken because Westley is leaving. Later, Buttercup agrees to marry a Prince by the name of Prince Humperdinck. Before their marriage Buttercup is kidnapped by some bad guys and taken away on a boat. The story goes on with suspense, fighting, fencing, pain, sadness, a giant, a man in black, and a surprise and unexpected turn… all things that make a great novel. Goldmans writing is between a traditional fairly tale and a comedy. My favorite line in the book is when Westley says, “As you wish.” William Goldman is great at always adding something romantic and funny at the same time. As I read the book I noticed that he would set up the chapter and make it appear like everything is great and than would add a twist to throw you off. In my opinion, this style of writing makes things more exciting. What I love the most is The Princess Bride is not only a book for girls; it's a book for all genders and ages. Yes, it is the cute love story for girls, but fighting and killing is included for the boys. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great, witty fairy tale. ["
December 10, 2013 Verified Purchase
Maralyn R.Lovely special edition
"I love this story. The special binding makes it even better. ["
May 1, 2026 Verified Purchase
M TeagueSilly Good Read
"You might find this hard to believe, but it's sillier than the movie. It was almost too silly to read. This particular version has two lengthy introductions by the author. Note also that while the writing itself is good, there's interruptions and commentary that's meant to be part of the experience and it took a lot of getting used to. The only reason I enjoyed it enough I think was appreciating what he was poking fun at as an author. In this version there was also to my surprise a section on the follow-up "Buttercup's Baby". There were a few details I think the movie did better, and a few I think the book did better. But I was surprised at how accurate the movie actually was, particularly the quotable lines. Getting a history of backstory behind Fezzik and Inigo plus their extra adventures was actually rich detail. ["
April 6, 2023 Verified Purchase
