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Name: The Princess Bride
Author: William Goldman

The Princess Bride, written by William Goldman, is a fantasy romance that mixes adventure, humor, love, and satire. The story is often described as a fractured fairy tale, and it explores themes of revenge and storytelling within a fantastical setting.

First publish date: 1998

Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comic Satire

Authors: William Goldman

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