Literature Library author
John Gardner
A concise guide to John Gardner's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.
Author overview
John Gardner (1933–1982) was a novelist and essayist whose body of work spans novels. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Sunlight Dialogues, Grendel, and On Becoming a Novelist. Key themes include moral fiction and responsibility, heroism and monstrosity, and art, community, and existential choice.
Reading pathway
Begin with Grendel.