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Grendel

Grendel

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A novel by John Gardner that tells Beowulf from the monster's view
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • In John Gardner's novel Grendel, the story of Beowulf is told from the monster's perspective.

Who was the guy who wrote that, where he tells Grendel's Side Story.

Examples

  • John Gardner's Grendel explores themes of loneliness and existentialism in a retelling of a classic tale.

  • Grendel ultimately is a victim of his own curiosity about humans.

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  • Who was the guy who wrote that, where he tells Grendel's Side Story.

    Gregory B. Sadler - That Philosophy Guy

  • Grendel in Gardner's novel is struggling to discover his identity and to live in a world where his kind are not and will never be accepted.

    Blog text (27)

  • In this now-classic novel, John Gardner retells the story from Grendel's point of view.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • The character Grendel provides a unique view of humanity through his interactions with humans.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Grendel is the title of John Gardner's novel, and the book takes its name from the monster in 'Beowulf' to tell the story from the creature's point of view. That is why the novel looks at the monster's thoughts and feelings.