Rating: 5.00 (2 ratings)
First published 1965
William Stoner is a mild-mannered English professor content with his routine. But when a passionate affair with a colleague threatens to unravel his carefully ordered existence, Stoner must confront the consequences of his choices. As his marriage crumbles and his career hangs in the balance, Stoner grapples with the weight of his own humanity. At the heart of this poignant character study lies an intimate exploration of love, loss, and the regrets that haunt us all.
Genres: drama, literary-fiction, 20th-century, contemporary, adult-fiction, academic
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-driven, slice-of-life
Setting: American Midwest, Columbia, University of Missouri
288 pages · Paperback · University of Arkansas Press