by William Goldman · ATICO DE LOS LIBROS · tapa dura · ISBN 9788416222643
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The Princess Bride is a novel by William Goldman, published in 1973, that combines elements of fairy tale, comedy, adventure, and romance. The story follows the beautiful Buttercup, betrothed to the evil Prince Humperdinck, and Westley, the stable boy who becomes the fearsome Pirate Roberts to rescue her. Along their way, they encounter characters such as Inigo Montoya, a swordsman seeking revenge, and Fezzik, a giant with a big heart. This edition by Àtic dels Llibres, published in Catalan, is a celebration of adventure literature and a modern classic that has captivated readers of all ages.
William Goldman was an American novelist, screenwriter and playwright who wrote 16 novels and numerous screenplays in a career spanning seven decades. He received the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and Best Screenplay from the BAFTAs and Golden Globes for his first original screenplay, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969), and he received the Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay for All the President's Men (1976). Both of these films have been inducted into the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress, along with The Princess Bride (1987) which he adapted from his 1973 novel, and all three were included on the 2006 list by the Writers Guild of America of the 101 Greatest Screenplays. Among his other accolades were three Writers Guild of America Awards, including the 1985 Laurel Award for Screenwriting Achievement, two Edgar Awards for Best Motion Picture Screenplay, and a Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation.
