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William Goldman’s The Princess Bride is a 1973 novel that tells the story of a young woman named Buttercup and her true love, Westley. The story unfolds as Westley embarks on a quest to rescue Buttercup from an unwanted marriage. The novel is presented as an abridged version of a fictional book by S. Morgenstern, with Goldman providing commentary throughout. The Princess Bride was adapted into a 1987 film directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, and Mandy Patinkin. 

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