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John Gardner (American writer)
American novelist, essayist, and literary critic
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| Born | John Champlin Gardner Jr. ()July 21, Batavia, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 14, () (aged&#;49) Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Education | Washington University in St.
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| Notable works | The Sunlight Dialogues, On Moral Fiction, Grendel, Mickelsson's Ghosts |
| Spouses | Joan Louise Patterson (–), Liz Rosenberg (–) |
| Partner | Susan Thornton |
For the British writer, see John Gardner (British writer).
John Champlin Gardner Jr. (July 21, – September 14, ) was an American novelist, essayist, literary critic, and university professor.
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He is best known for his novel Grendel, a retelling of the Beowulf myth from the monster's point of view.
Early life and education
Gardner was born in Batavia, New York. His father was a lay preacher
