Grendel
Book • 1971
Grendel is a novel that retells the story of Beowulf from the perspective of the monster, Grendel.
Through Grendel's eyes, John Gardner explores themes of existentialism, nihilism, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Grendel grapples with questions of good and evil, order and chaos, and the nature of human existence.
Gardner uses Grendel's narrative to critique human society and its values, challenging readers to consider the monster's perspective and question their own understanding of reality.
The novel offers a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
Through Grendel's eyes, John Gardner explores themes of existentialism, nihilism, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.
Grendel grapples with questions of good and evil, order and chaos, and the nature of human existence.
Gardner uses Grendel's narrative to critique human society and its values, challenging readers to consider the monster's perspective and question their own understanding of reality.
The novel offers a complex and thought-provoking exploration of the human condition.
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