[Iran] - John Williams' Stoner at Iranian book shops

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
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/