In the poem Beowulf it argues that the character Grendel is portrayed as an evil monster that is born with no future. In John Gardner’s novel, Grendel is told from his point of view, so he doesn’t see anything wrong with killing people. Hrothgar is…
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by John Gardner
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Author
John Gardner
Country
USA
Original language
English
Genre
European mythology, Fantasy novel, Postmodern literature
Publication date
1971
Major Characters
Grendel, Grendel's mother, Beowulf, Hrothgar, The Shaper, The Shaper's assistant, Unferth, Wealtheow, Hrothulf, Freawaru, Hygmod, The dragon, Red Horse, Ork
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"Grendel" is a retelling of part of the Old English poem Beowulf from the perspective of the antagonist, Grendel.