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Old Tongues. New Tales. Unearthing the raw power of Beówulf, the stark beauty of Anglo-Saxon verse, and the thunderous sagas of the Old Norse, this blog is your guide through the ancient words that shaped our world. Join us as we journey into the heart of heroic epics, explore the myths, and decipher the languages that echo through the ages.
From Monster to Mate
This post explores John Gardner's novel Grendel as a reinterpretation of the epic poem Beowulf. It discusses how Gardner shifts the narrative perspective to Grendel, transforming him from a one-dimensional monster into a complex, introspective character grappling with existential and nihilistic themes…..