Grendel — John Gardner | Track 1 of 8

Grendel Unabridged. Author – Gardner, John Narrator -Guidall, George. Publication: Prince Frederick, MD Recorded Books, 1997. Subject: Beowulf–Adaptations. Audiobooks. Monsters–Fiction; Fantasy Duration: 5 Hours 30 Minutes Product ID: 126221 EISBN: 9781417572649 ISBN: 9781402551109 Grendel (1971) A novel by John Gardner Awards Mythopoeic Fantasy Award for Adult Literature (nominee) From the Publisher World renowned critic John Gardner has received prestigious awards for his wide range of literary achievements including short stories, novels, and essays. When he turns his talents to retelling Beowulf, the earliest epic in British literature, the result is a work that combines extensive knowledge with a marvelous strain of pure fun. In Gardnerís version of the epic, instead of lauding the helmeted hero, Beowulf, the spotlight shines on Grendel, a beast whose grotesque body and blood thirst condemn him to the life of an outlaw. Grendel is a horrible monster. He greedily gobbles up warriors in the Danish mead hall guarded by Beowulf. But within Grendel lurks a soul that delights in dark humor, dramatic pirouettes and pranks. Both young adult and adult listeners will revel in this powerful complement to a classic tale. George Guidallís narration captures a surreal landscape that shimmers on the other side of the original epicís heroic mirror. What we see is that thereís a little bit of Grendel living is each of us. Also available: Beowulf (RB# 90053)