A writers mind is very intellectual, they tend to have an unparalleled vision within their sense of understanding. The differences of this vision, compared to the levels of understanding, shows itself transversely throughout the novel Grendel and the epic poem Beowulf. Both forms of literature are distinct in the plot and setting, but Gardner’s perceptiveness of Beowulf in his novel differs from the view of the unknown author’s relay of Beowulf in the …showed first 75 words of 647 total…

…showed last 75 words of 647 total…the unknown author’s poem, had many similarities including the plot and setting. But the differences were immense in the character of Beowulf. He is everything of an epic hero in the play, and in the novel, he is a cunning fearful snake, that will do anything for fame. These differences go to show how writers have different takes on other people’s work. This creates diversity in the wonderful world of literature. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ **Bibliography**