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Stoner

Book • 1965

The novel follows William Stoner, born on a small farm in Missouri in 1891, who is sent to the University of Missouri to study agriculture.

However, he discovers a passion for literature and decides to pursue a career in English.

The book delves into Stoner's undistinguished career, his marriage to Edith, his affair with Katherine Driscoll, and his complex relationships with his daughter Grace and his colleagues.

It explores themes of work, passion, love, and the social and sexual reawakening of the protagonist, all set against the backdrop of his quiet yet rich and vibrant life as an academic.

Mentioned by

Charlie Kaufman

Benedict Whalen

Mentioned in 10 episodes

Recommended by

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for its exploration of the beauty in simplicity and the fascinating aspects of ordinary lives.

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Mentioned by

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as a book that has experienced multiple resurgences in popularity.

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Recommended by someone for decades and recently read by

Charlie Kaufman

.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book he recently finished listening to on Audible.

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Recomendado por

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como una novela psicológica maravillosa con observaciones agudas.

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Mentioned by

John Dickerson

while discussing books he enjoys reading.

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Mentioned by

Dan Harris

as a book he recently finished listening to on Audible.

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Mentioned by

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as a book he recently finished listening to.

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Mentioned by

Steve Almond

as his favorite novel.

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Mentioned by

Benedict Whalen

as an example of a novel to illustrate the awakening of imagination through literature.

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Von

Benno Fürmann

erwähnt, als er über seine Gutenachtgeschichten für Freunde sprach.

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Mentioned by

John Dickerson

as a book he is currently reading.

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