John Gardner (American writer), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

John Gardner (American writer)

American novelist, essayist, literary critic and university professor

Date of Birth: 21-Jul-1933

Place of Birth: Batavia, New York, United States

Date of Death: 14-Sep-1982

Profession: writer, translator, biographer, journalist, literary critic, children's writer, novelist, essayist, non-fiction writer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Not to be confused with John Gardner (British writer)John Champlin Gardner Jr.
(July 21, 1933 – September 14, 1982) was an American novelist, essayist, literary critic and university professor.
He is best known for his 1971 novel Grendel, a retelling of the Beowulf myth from the monster's point of view.