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John Gardner (American writer)

American novelist, essayist, and literary critic

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
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).

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.

Early life and education

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