Grendel by John Gardner

Grendel

John Gardner

138 pages first pub 1971 (editions) user-added

fiction fantasy literary dark mysterious slow-paced
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Readers who appreciate philosophical and psychological explorations of the human condition, particularly those drawn to existential themes and the complexities of the human experience, will find themselves enthralled by John Gardner's masterful retelling of the classic tale from the monster's perspective.

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The first and most terrifying monster in English literature, from the great early epic Beowulf, tells his own side of the story in this frequently banned book. This classic and much lauded retelling of Beowulf follows the monster Grendel as he lea...

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