Williams, John

Stoner: 50th Anniversary Edition

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ISBN 13:: 9781681374574
author:: Williams, John
format:: HardBack
publisher:: New York Review Books
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 336
Dimensions:: 5.30(w) x 8.60(h) x 1.00(d)
Genre:: Psychological Fiction
Condition:: New
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William Stoner is a quietly profound novel about a life lived in the shadow of expectation. Born into a Missouri farming family, Stoner's true calling is English literature, a path that sets him apart from his rural roots. As the years unfold, he faces a series of disappointments that test his resolve, from the disconnection of his marriage to the loss of his daughter's affection. Yet, in the depths of his solitude, Stoner finds a stoic silence that allows him to confront the world on his own terms.

John Williams's masterful novel is a work of quiet perfection, a deeply moving exploration of the human condition. With a prose as luminous as the American landscape, Williams crafts a story that is both deeply personal and universally relatable. This 50th anniversary edition of Stoner is a testament to the enduring power of this American masterpiece.

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