Pathetic? or Tragic? John Williams' Classic Novel Stoner

Описание: John Williams' classic campus novel STONER has gone through a resurgence in recent years. Is this because the main character is a stoic hero to be emulated? Or does his story speak to us more as a cautionary tale? To jump to the discussion of "pathetic" vs "tragic": 9:52

Editions discussed:
-1965 First Edition, New York, Viking Press (~$2500+ for a near-fine or better first edition)
-New York Review Books Classics reissue, with Introduction by John McGahern: https://amzn.to/3VIWkos

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