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thumb Shrek! is a picture book written and illustrated by William Steig, written in 1990, about a young ogre who finds the ogre of his dreams when he leaves home to see the world. The name "Shrek" is taken from the German and Yiddish word "Schreck"/"Shreck", meaning "fear, terror".

The Academy Award-winning film Shrek is loosely based on the book, with the characters of Shrek and Princess Fiona "evolving" from the book's characters. However, other aspects, most notably characters from other fairy tales and a talking donkey were added. The film was very popular and spawned several sequels.

Plot

This book follows the life of Shrek, a horrid ogre who is kicked out of his house to get his own life. As he walks around aimlessly, a witch prophesies that he will find true love after a long journey. In the end, he marries a princess-ogre more hideous than he.

Current Edition

  • Steig, William (1990). Shrek!, Sunburst Paperback. ISBN 0-374-46623-8
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