A tale of true love and high adventure, The Princess Bride follows Westley and Buttercup through duels, daring rescues, and unforgettable wit. Blending romance, fantasy, and satire, the story celebrates storytelling itself—complete with pirates, giants, and miracles. William Goldman’s The Princess Bride is both a fairy tale and a clever parody, capturing the timeless magic of love, courage, and happily-ever-after with a sharp, humorous edge.
Date: 1973 (United States)
Length: ~336 pages (varies by edition)
Cultural impact: ~2.000.000 copies (estimates)
Genre: Fantasy, Romance
"This comes on like the hip fairy tales on TV —the best ones— with that constant finger-popping humorousness. But it is a real fairy tale and that is how it affects you" — Kirkus Reviews, leading pre-publication book review outlet
"A very simple story, told in a very simple way, but which is still revelatory. Ranging from touching to humorous, adventurous to romantic, tragic to nobly idealistic" — Rebecca Fisher, Fantasy Literature critic and reviewer
"A witty, affectionate send-up of the adventure-yarn form, which Goldman obviously loves and knows how to manipulate with enormous skill" — The New York Times, major American newspaper
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