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Steven Wise
Steven Wise is a writer known for his novel, Long Train Passing. His fiction often explores themes of travel and personal journeys. Wise's stories frequently feature characters navigating significant life changes.
Long Train Passing
Synopsis
In a small Missouri town during wartime, a schoolteacher and a grave digger, both living with disabilities, find an unexpected connection. They are drawn together by their shared desire to help Jewel, a bright youngster burdened by a brutal, alcoholic father. The grave digger's metaphor of a 'long train passing' frames this story of life, love, and the challenges faced by its characters.
Genres
Characters
SchoolteacherProtagonist
The Grave DiggerProtagonist
Jewel's fatherAntagonist
Mrs. JewelSupporting