John McGahern

Start here: Stoner (1900)

William Stoner is born at the end of the nineteenth century into a dirt-poor Missouri farming family. Sent to the state university to study agronomy, he instead falls in love with English literature and embraces a scholar’s life, so different from the hardscrabble existence he has known.

Common questions about John McGahern

What is John McGahern best known for?

John McGahern is best known for Stoner, published in 1900 with 538 ratings and a 4.4 average. It is the most-rated of John McGahern's books on SansFiction.

How many books has John McGahern written?

SansFiction lists 2 books by John McGahern, published between 1900 and 1990. The most popular are Stoner and Amongst Women.

Which John McGahern book should I read first?

Stoner is the usual place to start: it is John McGahern's most-rated book here, with a 4.4 average.

What genres does John McGahern write?

John McGahern's books on SansFiction are tagged College Teachers, Education, Family Life and General.