Fantasy · Classics
The Princess Bride
Presented as an abridgement of an old classic by an author who pretends to be only the editor, this is a tale of a farm boy and the beautiful girl he loves. They are separated by pirates, a prince and a quest for revenge.
- First published
- 1973
- Pace
- fast
- Length
- medium
- Format
- Standalone
Read this if you want a witty, affectionate adventure that parodies fairy tales while still being moving.
Skip this if you want a serious epic, or you would rather not have the narrator interrupt the story with asides.
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Where to get it
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| Libby / OverDrive | Free with a library card | Borrow free with Libby from Libby / OverDrive |
| Print, new | ||
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| Print, used | ||
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| Ebook | ||
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| Audiobook | ||
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