I just finished reading Stoner and it is beautifully sad in its quiet desperation. But contrary to Thoreau implication, that desperation and striving is what can make a life beautiful. I’m not able to find the thread that can explain his interest in classical and Latin literature. Any thoughts of its meaningful or was it used a subject because of its potential towards meaning and a similar statement of Stoner’s life. External appearance is not nearly as important as the internal meaning that moves you through your life. #entertainment