Princess Bride

William Goldmans 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 questsfor riches, revenge, power, and, of course, true lovethat's thrilling and timeless for readers of all ages.