“It was a cold-blooded lie that a god had lovingly made the world and set out the sun and moon as lights to land dwellers, that brothers had fought, that one of the races was saved, the other cursed. Yet he, the old Shaper, might make it true, by the sweetness of his harp, his cunning trickery. It came to me with a fierce jolt that I wanted it.”
Grendel is a narrative poem that delves into the life of a fearsome creature, Grendel, who attacks the Danish kingdom of Heorot. The poem, rich in symbolism and philosophical depth, examines the nature of good and evil, the role of the individual within a community, and the cyclical nature of violence. Written in a modern style, it challenges traditional heroic narratives and invites readers to reconsider the boundaries between human and monster. more
John Gardner, born on July 21, 1933, was an influential American novelist of the mid-20th century. Known for his profound character development and imaginative storytelling, his works have been highly appreciated by readers. more
“Si la cursilería fuera un pecado, yo cada noche me ganaría el infierno.”
“Only since meeting you have I rediscovered how simple it is to be happy”
“I like you so much it might even be love.”
“Ah, fairest maiden, thine beauty doth maketh mine loins stir, and mine cup runneth over.”
“Algebra-Readpages 7-14. Do the odd numbered problems. From what I've seen, they're all pretty odd.”