Beowulf Grendel the Ghastly - Beowulf Author:Michelle L. Szobody With battle-bold words ancient poets sang the clash between Beowulf and Grendel. This modern retelling preserves the splendor of those Old English poetic conventions, while the taut, restrained phrasing captures Beowulfs original aural experience. But this is not a book for the ears only. Justin Gerards luminous paintings create empathy for a ti... more »me when despair meant defeat and only courage could win the day.« less