Child of Grendel, Child of God: Cormac McCarthy’s Appalachian Retelling of Beowulf.

The article focuses on the critical reception of Cormac McCarthy's novel "Child of God," with reviewers praising its uniqueness while grappling with its troubling protagonist, Lester Ballard, who exhibits disturbing traits such as murder and necrophilia.

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Published in:Medieval Perspectives Vol. 36; pp. 109 - 124
Main Author: Yancey, Sarah
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Published: Southeastern Medieval Association 2022
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