Major Novels:
* Stoner (1965) - A quiet, understated masterpiece about a seemingly ordinary man who finds meaning and fulfillment in his academic life.
* Butcher's Crossing (1960) - A historical novel about a young man who joins a buffalo hunting expedition in the American West, and the devastating impact it has on the landscape and himself.
* Augustus (1972) - A fictionalized biography of the Roman emperor Augustus, exploring his rise to power and the complexities of his reign.
* The Hair of Harold Roux (1983) - A story about a young man who leaves his family to pursue his dreams, but finds his life taking a dark turn.
* The Accidental Tourist (1985) - A humorous novel about a travel writer who is forced to confront his own emotional baggage.
Other Novels:
* None But the Brave (1960) - A story about a group of Americans who fight for the British during the American Revolution.
* The Man Who Loved Levittown (1960) - A satirical novel about the conformity of American suburban life.
* The American (1971) - A novel about the life and times of an American pioneer.
* The Temperament of the Stars (1993) - A collection of short stories and essays.
Williams's works often explore themes of loneliness, the search for meaning, the consequences of ambition, and the complexities of human relationships. His writing style is known for its restraint, elegance, and lyrical prose.