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John Gardner

John Champlin Gardner Jr. was an American novelist, essayist, literary critic, and university professor. He is best known for his 1971 novel Grendel, a retelling of the Beowulf myth from the monster's point of view.

American novelist, essayist, literary critic and university professor (1933–1982)

Born 1933
Died 1982

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American novelist, essayist, literary critic and university professor (1933–1982)

Born 1933
Died 1982

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