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Grendel | John Gardner
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Having taught BEOWULF for a number of years to my sophomore honors, why didn't I have them read this, too? This book is not simply a retelling of BEOWULF from the monster's point of view; it is highly intellectual and philosophical as Grendel seeks to find some sort of meaning to his life. Drawn to and repulsed by humans, he reminds me of Frankenstein's creature, who also seeks the purpose to his existence. ⬇️

dabbe Several philosophies are explored here, most of which I can't wait to look into. The trope of reading a story from the supposed villain's point of view is not new, but it is absolutely heart-wrenching here. I dare anyone who reads this not to be touched by Grendel's utter isolation and loneliness. What a read.
#BookedInTime
@Cuilin 3mo
Cuilin I read Beowulf with a group of middle schoolers years ago. I enjoyed it but never thought I‘d read it or anything connected with it until now. I‘m intrigued. 3mo
dabbe @Cuilin I will be interested to see what you think. The writing was gorgeous and ghastly as only an intellectual monster's thoughts would be, I guess. But so profound. For me, a whoah book. 💜🩶💜 3mo
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Suet624 Great review. 3mo
dabbe @Suet624 💜🩶💜 3mo
dabbe I forgot to add my point tally for this book:
#EarlyMedieval: 1 pt.
#Artist: 1 pt.
#Confession: 1 pt.
#Revenge: 1 pt.
#AQuest: 1 pt.
#Mythical: 1 pt.
#Retelling: 1 pt.
TOTAL: 7 points
@Cuilin
#BookedInTime 3mo
Cuilin @dabbe amazing 🤩 3mo
dabbe @Cuilin 🖤🩶🖤 3mo
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