The Princess Bride: 25th Anniversary Edition

5b William Goldman. New York: Ballantine Books, 1998. 25th Anniversary Edition. From the Library of the Author.  Notes This is the twenty fifth anniversary edition of The Princess Bride, written by William Goldman. It is a fantasy adventure novel that blends romance, satire, and fairy tale tropes with sharp wit and heartfelt storytelling. Presented as an abridged version of a fictional “classic” by S. Morgenstern, Goldman’s book playfully critiques traditional storytelling while celebrating it. The tale follows Buttercup, a beautiful young woman, and her true love Westley, a humble farm boy-turned-pirate, as they navigate a whimsical world filled with sword fights, giants, revenge-seeking Spaniards, and cunning villains. Beneath its humor and action, the story explores enduring themes of true love, loyalty, and the power of storytelling itself. The 1987 film adaptation, directed by Rob Reiner, brought the story to an even wider audience and became a beloved cult classic, known for its