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Short Stories· Japan

The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner

by Alan Sillitoe
Aggregate Editorial Score30/100
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Published 1959English
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Published in 1959, The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner established Alan Sillitoe as one of the defining voices in short stories. Published in 1959, The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner by Alan Sillitoe is a masterful collection of short stories that showcases the author's extraordinary range and skill.

Book Details

AuthorAlan Sillitoe
Published1959
Country of Origin🇯🇵 Japan
LanguageEnglish
Category📄 Short Stories
ISBN0586092412
Editorial Score30/100
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Country of Origin

🇯🇵 Japan

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195930
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The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner by Alan Sillitoe is a celebrated work of short stories published in 1959. It is widely regarded as an important contribution to its genre, exploring themes that resonate with readers across generations.

Who wrote The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner?

The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner was written by Alan Sillitoe, first published in 1959. Alan Sillitoe is recognized as a significant author in the field of short stories.

When was The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner published?

The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner was first published in 1959. It has since become a well-regarded work in the short stories genre, read by audiences around the world.

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