In 1971, American author John Gardner wrote "Grendel." ... On July 21, 1933 John Gardner was born in Batavia, New York. ... Gardner was driving the tractor during the team of the accident. ... Howell in his book "Understanding John Gardner." ... Stating, "They are thinking creatures, pattern makers,"" (Gardner 22) and, "They map out road through hell with their crackpot theories"(Gardner 13). ...
Thurston became Gardner's mentor, and under his direction, Gardner decided to become a writer. ... On June 22, 1966, Gardner published his first novel, The Resurrection. The book received little notice, and for the next three years, Gardner worked on various manuscripts. ... Grendel brought Gardner instant national recognition. ... In 1980, Gardner divorced Joan and married Liz Rosenberg. ...
(Gardner 150) These are the words of the infamous Grendel from the novel, Grendel, by John Gardner. ... (Gardner 35) In this quote, Grendel is talking about what he sees only. ... (Gardner 73) Grendel stubbornly blurts out that he does not want to be the brute. ... (Gardner 150) He now knows his role in the universe. ... (Gardner 150) ...
Existentialism is an extreme, really almost absurdist view that there is no inherent truth or meaning in the universe. The classic existentialism time period occurred after World War II, as a result of the alienation and bitterness felt by so many people. Grendel, the companion piece to Beowulf was ...
