Grendel by John Gardner

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The first and most terrifying monster in English literature, from the great early epic BEOWULF, tells his side of the story.

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The old ram stands looking down over rockslides, stupidly triumphant.

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Grendel (edit title)

Anton Pannekoek (Author), John Gardner, Josef Strasser (edit contributors)