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by John Gardner

Grendel was published in 1971. Ostensibly a retelling of the Beowulf epic, Grendel is in fact a dark fable concerned with the philosophical underpinnings of society and individuality, as well as the place of art in a world of competing ideologies. It is Gardner's third published novel, and his most…

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Posted By moreno m #227051 at Jan 26, 2012 7:26 PM

 

Posted By susana r #212145 at Nov 09, 2011 8:16 PM

How does religion play a big part in Grendel. And how does isolation effect him.

how does religion change Grendel. Or his viewpoint on religion.

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Posted By susana r #212145 at Nov 09, 2011 8:10 PM

 

Posted By mike y #116157 at Dec 01, 2009 7:00 PM

What would Grendel like?

Hello, I currently have a project that asks me to make a facebook page about Grendel. Right now, i'm trying to think up of movies, books, t.v series, quotes, interests etc. Grendel would like. I came up with a few t.v series, movies, but i'm stuck on what type of books Grendel would love to read, also with quotes that Grendel would enjoy. Suggestions would be greatly appreciated, thanks.

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