Grendel [sound recording]
Gardner, John1997
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In Gardner's version of the epic, instead of lauding the helmeted hero, Beowulf, the spotlight shines on Grendel, a beast whose grotesque body and blood thirst condemn him to the life of an outlaw. Grendel is a horrible monster. He greedily gobbles up warriors in the Danish mead hall guarded by Beowulf. But within Grendel lurks a soul that delights in dark humour, dramatic pirouettes and pranks. Both young adult and adult listeners will revel in this powerful complement to a classic tale. George Guidall's narration captures a surreal landscape that shimmers on the other side of the original epic's heroic mirror. What we see is that there's a little bit of Grendel living in each of us.
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Imprint:
New York : Recorded Books, LLC, 1997
Collation:
6 sound discs (CD, 5 hr., 30 min.) : digital, stereo. ; 4 3/4 in.
Performers:
Narrator George Guidall's 40-year career in the theatre includes leading roles on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and in regional theatres across the country. He has appeared in over 75 productions ranging from Shakespeare to Neil Simon. He has appeared on major soap operas and TV shows, and is one of the audiobook industry's most acclaimed readers.
ISBN:
140255110X
Language:
English
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BRN:
1783254
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