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.
The 1831st greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1971
- Nationality
- Grendel
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 174
- Words
- 63,000
- Original Language
- English
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