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John Gardner’s Grendel offers a fresh retelling of the ancient epic Beowulf by placing the narrative in the mind of its most infamous creature. The novel follows Grendel as he confronts the complexities of humanity and the central war that drives the Anglo‑Saxon saga, providing a thought‑provoking outsider’s view on a familiar story.
First publish date: 1974
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: John Gardner
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