Monthly Archives: October 2019

John Gardner published Grendel in 1971. He uses this weird story about a monster to tackle some huge issues, including, you know, life, death, and the nature of the universe. Our monster hero is just trying to figure out who … Continue reading →

Read this portion of Beowulf and prepare for a quiz and discussion. Click here: beowulf-excerpts Also, we will soon begin the novel Grendel, by John Gardner. If you are planning to order it online, this is a good time to do … Continue reading →

We discussed two of Robert Browning’s poems in class. Now, I want you to re-read the poems and think even deeper into them. Reflect on the poem and what we discussed. Answer the following questions about “My Last Duchess” and write … Continue reading →

Click here to go through a PowerPoint presentation on Anglo Saxon poetry and information on Beowulf.  Pay special attention to the traits of an Epic Hero and of an Epic: Beowulf PPT There will likely be a quiz on this information!