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The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner

Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
Pages
192
Published
2007
Language
English

Synopsis

Meet Smith, a defiant young rebel navigating the harsh realities of institutionalized Borstal. As he runs across the frost-bitten landscape, his steady rhythm prompts him to question the purpose of his efforts and his place in the world. This collection of stories vividly portrays the grim isolation of the working class in 1950s English Midlands.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicGrittyThought-ProvokingDark
Anti-HeroComing of AgeSurvival

Genres

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

About the author

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Alan Sillitoe

Alan Sillitoe was an English writer known for his realistic portrayal of working-class life. His short stories and novels often explored themes of rebellion and social struggle. Among his most recognized works is "The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner."

Characters

Mr. SmithProtagonist
All characters in The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner