Beowulf

Gardner may have used Grendel as a narrator in his novel because it gives a different and intriguing viewpoint of the epic poem ...

The narrative of Grendel is a parody of the Anglo-Saxon epic poem Beowulf. The novel Grendel parody’s the epic poem Beowulf by making an ent...

In John Gardener’s novel, Grendel, the main character, Grendel, encounters various philosophical views in his quest for a purpose in life. G...

Grendel has a complicated relationship and attitude towards language, much like his relationship towards many abstract philosophical concept...

Beowulf reveals the ideals and attitudes of an Anglo-Saxon society. The code of comitatus is followed by loyal warriors, such as Beowulf and...

Grendel, a ferocious, reckless, and dark monster, plays the powerful antagonist in Part One of Beowulf. Part One of Beowulf, translated by B...