Stoner is a beautifully written account of the hopes, disappointments and failures of one man's life. In John Williams' novel I found parallels with writers as diverse as Strindberg in Stoner's wretchedly unhappy marriage and C.P. Snow in the rivalry and jealousy among the fellows of the college in the University. But the sadness of Stoner's life is redeemed by his love of literature and by his teaching.
(Judith Peppitt - bwl 71 Winter 2014 ) |
