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Stoner – John Williams Stoner is a tenderly written novel that follows the life of a young professor, from the time he enters university, through his marriage and academic career, and ultimately his death. Published in 1965, it sold fewer than 2000 copies and was soon out of print and forgotten. It was only rediscovered 50 years later, when it became an instant hit overnight, with The New Yorker even calling it “the greatest American novel you’ve never heard of.” Despite having a simple premise, Stoner is a remarkable case of flawless literature, an honest and earnest book about how…

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