Can I read Grendel on EtoBox?
Grendel by John Gardner is a work of fiction available to read on EtoBox.
What is Grendel about?
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."
Who reads Grendel?
It is typically read by readers looking for immersive, entertainment-first reading.
Common subject areas: fiction, literature, genre fiction.
- Author
- John Gardner
- Publisher
- New York: Ballantine Books
- Published
- 1974
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9780345288653
- Category
- work of fiction
- Subjects
- Literary Fiction, Poetry, Fiction
- Rating
- 3.69 / 5 (14 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14
Other editions & translations
- Grendel (1985)
- Grendel (1972)
- Grendel (1971)
- Grendel (1989)
- The Art of Fiction : Notes on Craft for Young Writers (1991)
- Grendel (2010)
- Grendel (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (1985)
- Grendel (Fantasy Masterworks 41) (2004)
- Grendel (1983)
- Grendel (1970)
- The Art of Fiction : Notes on Craft for Young Writers (2010)
- Grendel (Fantasy Masterworks) (2004)
- Grendel (Vintage) (1971)