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A retelling of the Beowulf mythology from the perspective of Grendel, the monster who preys upon the Anglo-Saxons of Hrothgar's tribe. Grendel is a nihilist who opposes the rationalism and self-abnegation of human beings and fears the advent of the society they are attempting to construct. He is defeated by Beowulf in the end.
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- September 1971
- 192
- About 4 hours
- Novel
- Adult
- Vintage
- English
- 9780679723110
- Standalone
