| #4326570 in Books | 2016-03-16 | Original language:English | PDF # 1 | 9.00 x.34 x6.00l,.39 | File type: PDF | 134 pages||1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.| A Compelling Tale|By EFM Book Lover|When I began reading Grendel’s Mother, I was reluctant because I like stories that move through dialogue. I like characters whose words carry me through their arc. I could see that Grendel’s Mother was introspective and the character’s thoughts would lead me through her journey. But having taught classic literature for year||"A tautly woven tale around a character often ignored in literature and offers the reader insight into how she became the frightful figure in Beowulf. . . . a story of abandonment, desperation, survival and strength. How surprised I was to find myself rooting
Late 5th century, early 6th century, Denmark - The only girl in a large family of boys, dreams of freedom and marrying her secret first love, a young farmer. Up until now, her life has been one of servitude. She cherishes those few moments when she’s alone in the woods with him for just mere minutes. She fights her father in his decision that she wed a widower with young children. Then, a horrific event changes her life forever. Pregnant and discarded, havi...
You can specify the type of files you want, for your device.Grendel's Mother | Diana Stout. I really enjoyed this book and have already told so many people about it!
