May Book Club-Stoner by John Williams

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Stoner is a 1965 novel by John Williams that follows the life of William Stoner, a quiet man born to a poor farming family who becomes an English professor, experiencing a life of quiet disappointment, professional struggles, and a difficult marriage, ultimately finding solace in literature and an unlikely love affair. The book is celebrated for its beautiful, understated prose and its profound exploration of an ordinary life, making it a modern classic that resonates with readers through its depiction of solitude, love, and the search for meaning.