Grendel
About this book
The first and most terrifying monster in English literature, from the great early epic Beowulf, tells his own side of the story in this frequently banned book. This classic and much lauded retelling of Beowulf follows the monster Grendel as he learns about humans and fights the war at the center of the Anglo Saxon classic epic. This is the book William Gass called "one of the finest of our contemporary fictions."
Reader Profile
3.7/5 · 43436 readers · 174 pages · ≈ 3 h 13 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read Grendel?
About ≈ 3 h 13 m — 174 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Grendel?
174 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Grendel?
It sits on the Mythology, Fiction shelves.
Has Grendel been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Grendel Grendel Grendel (1981).
Is Grendel in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Grendel?
The main characters include Grendel.
Where does Grendel take place?
It is set in Scandinavia during The Middle Ages.
Who wrote Grendel?
John Gardner.