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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

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The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure

by Goldman, William

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  • near fine
  • Signed
Condition
Near Fine
ISBN 10
0345348036
ISBN 13
9780345348036
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About This Item

New York: Ballantine Books, 2000. Reprint. Near Fine. 2000 [but later]. Signed by William Golding and inscribed to a former owner. Mass market paperback, bound in publisher's original wraps. Near Fine with trivial shelf wear to wraps.

Synopsis

The book is presented as an abridged version of a fictional book by S. Morgenstern, and Goldman includes commentary throughout the story that tells the story of a young woman named Buttercup and her true love, Westley Buttercup is engaged to the cruel Prince Humperdinck, but she is still in love with Westley, who disappeared years ago. When she is kidnapped by a group of criminals, including a vengeful Spaniard named Inigo Montoya and a giant named Fezzik, Westley comes to her rescue. The book is a mix of adventure, romance, and humor, with memorable characters and a clever narrative structure. It also explores themes of true love, revenge, and the power of storytelling. Overall, "The Princess Bride" is a timeless classic that has captivated readers of all ages, which has been adapted into a popular film, directed by Rob Reiner.

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Reviews

On Oct 5 2010, Blue_Moon_Bookshop said:
This is an easy book to recommend. It can be appreciated on several levels. Most simply, it is an action filled romance, set in medieval times, chronicling tribulations a young farm boy who leaves home to make his fortune and so win the love of Buttercup. The plot is full of twists and turns, and while it's entirely suitable for young adults, the book shortly reveals itself as gently crafted sendup of both romance and adventure. Golding's finely crafted prose maintains your interest, and the humorous intent gradually builds. There are numerous great scenes ("For you see, I am also not left-handed" and "Hello, my name is Inigo Montoya" come to mind), and the dialog, while uneven, is at time sublime. While this is probably not great literature, and it may not make you a better person, it may very likely provide you with excellent entertainment. The movie adaptation is very well done, but it leaves out much of the subtlety and character development the Golding provides. The Princess Bride is a fun read.

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Details

Bookseller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
140943701
Title
The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure
Author
Goldman, William
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
1
Edition
Reprint
Binding
Unknown
ISBN 10
0345348036
ISBN 13
9780345348036
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Place of Publication
New York
Date Published
2000
Bookseller catalogs
Literature;

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Inscribed
When a book is described as being inscribed, it indicates that a short note written by the author or a previous owner has been...
Fine
A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
Reprint
Any printing of a book which follows the original edition. By definition, a reprint is not a first edition.
Mass Market
Mass market paperback books, or MMPBs, are printed for large audiences cheaply. This means that they are smaller, usually 4...
Shelf Wear
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