Grendel by John Gardner
"Grendel" is a thought-provoking novel that retells the epic Beowulf from the perspective of the monster, Grendel. The book explores themes of existentialism, morality, and the nature of humanity as Grendel navigates his lonely existence and interacts with various characters, including the heroic Beowulf. Through his introspective musings, Grendel challenges traditional notions of good and evil, ultimately questioning the purpose and meaning of life.
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- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 174
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Grendel By J. Gardner
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- Horror: The 100 Best Books ("Horror: The 100 Best Books" Book by Stephen Jones (Editor) and Kim Newman (Editor))
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