The Princess Bride

5b William Goldman. London: Bloomsbury, 1999. 25th Anniversary Edition. From the Personal Collection of the Author. Notes The Princess Bride, written by William Goldman, is a whimsical fantasy adventure that blends romance, humor, and satire. It tells the story of Buttercup, a beautiful young woman, and Westley, her devoted farm boy, whose love is tested by pirates, kidnappers, an evil prince, and a colorful cast of characters—including the vengeful Inigo Montoya and the gentle giant Fezzik. Framed as a story read by a grandfather to his sick grandson, the tale plays with fairy tale tropes while celebrating true love, bravery, and cleverness. Both heartfelt and hilariously self-aware, The Princess Bride has become a beloved modern classic. William Goldman, an acclaimed novelist and screenwriter, wrote The Princess Bride in 1973 as a gift for his two daughters—one asked for a story about "princesses," the other about "brides." Blending his sharp wit with a love for storytelling, Goldman