TEHRAN- Stoner, a novel by American authorJohn Edward Williams has just recently been published in Persian.Translated by Marjan Mohammadi, the book has actually been released by Amut Publications in Tehran.
Stoner informs the story of William Stoner, born in 1891 on a little farm in Missouri.
His fathers idea to study farming leads Stoner to the University of Missouri, where a required literature course ignites his passion for literary studies.Without informing his moms and dads, he switches to humanities, eventually pursuing a Masters degree in English and ending up being a professor.
As World War I looms, Stoner stays concentrated on his studies while his pals get, facing the tragic loss of one and the change of another.Stoners individual life is filled with struggle.
After weding Edith, a lady plagued by mental illness and bitterness for compromising her dreams, their relationship quickly weakens.
Ediths short duration of interest for motherhood fades after their daughter Grace is born, leading her to retreat into depression.
Stoner significantly bears the problems of parenting alone, supporting his bond with Grace amidst Ediths emotional warfare to keep them apart.In the academic realm, Stoner deals with disputes with coworkers, especially Professor Hollis Lomax, who seeks vengeance after Stoner fails a dishonest trainee, Charles Walker.
In spite of these difficulties, Stoners dedication to mentor earns him regard within the department.
He discovers solace and a short lived romance with Katherine Driscoll, a younger instructor.
Their affair, which briefly renews Stoners spirit, eventually ends to protect their careers, and Katherine silently leaves, deepening Stoners sense of loss.As the years pass, Stoner ends up being a highly regarded figure, yet his home life remains stretched.
Graces tumultuous journey leads her to marry young, just to be widowed before their kid is born.
Stoner sees his daughter establish an alcohol dependency, echoing the cycles of distress he has seen in both her and Edith.In his later years, dealing with death, Stoner reflects on his life, examining his perceived failures as a partner and daddy.
His relationship with Grace is laden with unhappiness, leaving him to grieve the loss of the happy child he when cherished.Ultimately, as Stoner observes a new generation of students outside his window, he holds on to the hope that his tradition might transcend his individual frustrations.
In his solitude, he dies, dropping the one book he released, signifying both his academic contributions and the bittersweet conclusion of his typical yet exceptionally human life.Originally released in 1965, Stoner was later reissued in 1972, 2003, and 2006, with an intro by John McGahern.
Initially ignored at its release, Stoner experienced a revival in popularity and vital recognition in the 2000s, receiving recommendations from popular authors like Julian Barnes, Ian McEwan, Bret Easton Ellis, and John McGahern, strengthening its status as a modern-day classic.SAB/