John Gardner (American writer)

John Champlin Gardner Jr. (July 21, 1933 – September 14, 1982) 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.

John Gardner
Gardner in 1977
BornJohn Champlin Gardner Jr.
(1933-07-21)July 21, 1933
Batavia, New York, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 1982(1982-09-14) (aged 49)
Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Occupation
  • Novelist
  • essayist
  • literary critic
  • professor
CitizenshipUnited States
EducationWashington University in St. Louis
University of Iowa (MA, PhD)
Notable worksThe Sunlight Dialogues, On Moral Fiction, Grendel, Mickelsson's Ghosts
SpousesJoan Louise Patterson (1953–1980),
Liz Rosenberg (1980–1982)
PartnerSusan Thornton
For the British writer, see John Gardner (British writer).
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