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- Author: William Goldman
- Published: 1973
- Simon Morgenstern is William Goldman's pseudonym
- 1987: Film version of The Princess Bride
- Media type: Hardback & Paperback
- Pages: 493 pp
- ISBN 0-345-41826-3
- The sequel has yet to be written
- Black Bart inspired The Dread Pirate Roberts
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The Princess Bride is a children's fairy tale adventure that tests the bounds of true love. Written by William Goldman.
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Plot Synopsis
The Princess Bride is a story about a young farm girl named Buttercup, who falls in love with a farm boy Westley, who decides to leave his life on the farm to build a life for them. When pirates attack his ship everyone assumes there are no survivors. Years later Buttercup agrees to marry the Prince, heir to the throne of Florin, even though she does not love him. The Prince plans to have Buttercup kidnapped and killed, but the heist is foiled by a mysterious man dressed in black.Critical Reception
- "Like any good fairy tale, The Princess Bride reads as if it's being told by a storyteller, with the effect of drawing readers out of daily life and into a fantasy world. Goldman's wild ride evokes virtually every emotion possible -- love, hate, revenge, fear, suspense, pain, laughter, tears, etc. -- and the plot moves so quickly in most parts that readers may need to remind themselves to breathe." - Commonsense Media
- "There's a lot of fun here, and anyone looking for a straightforward narrative is likely to be very confused. There are no dark overlords, no magic rings to be thrown into burning mountains. Anyone not looking for those things will be pleasantly surprised. Goldman proves you don't have to be a Tolkein clone to write rousing fantasy. It's just too bad that more writers today don't seem believe that." - Jayme Lynn Blaschke
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The Princess Bride Book Questions
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Are Disney Princesses suitable role models for little girls? 5 AnswersI find it odd to say this, but yes, especially for young children. The Disney girls generally are kind, hard-working, generous and brave. As simple tales to chi... read more -
What would you do if your son wants to be a princess? 5 AnswersI know we're supposed to let our kids "express themselves" and all that, but I sure can understand a man not wanting his little feller to dress like a princess!... read more -
Any ideas for Princess themed Party Food for four year old's party? 8 AnswersHere are a few ideas I found online or in my brain! 1. Princess party "magic wands": kebabs with fruits or veggies. You could even use cookie cutters to make th... read more
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@wendy_miller My dd and I liked the books. The movie is never as good as the book. Except for The Princess Bride. =D
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Awak again watching princess bride...love this move but the book is the best evaa
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I"m sure @neilhimself hears this a lot, but I *loved* Stardust. The book is utterly enchanting, the movie up there with "Princess Bride".
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@fdevillamil and the Princess Bride book 25 years edition is even better ! ! :)
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