num_pages: 144
description: Perhaps one of the most revered works of fiction in the twentieth-century, iThe Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner /iis a modern classic about integrity, courage, and bucking the system. Its title story recounts the story of a reform school cross-country runner who seizes the perfect opportunity to defy the authority that governs his life. It is a pure masterpiece. From there the collection expands even further from the touching ldquo;On Saturday Afternoonrdquo; to the rollicking ldquo;The Decline and Fall and Frankie Buller.rdquo; Beloved for its lean prose, unforgettable protagonists, and real-life wisdom,i The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner/i captured the voice of a generation, and its poignant and empowering life lessons will continue to captivate and entertain readers for generations to come.br#160;
language: English
title: The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner
titlecomplete: The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner
genres: Literary Fiction, English Literature, Fiction, Novels, 20th Century, Literature, Sports, Classics, Short Stories, British Literature
ratings_count: 6342
places: Midlands, England, England
awards: awardedAt: -315590400000
name: Hawthornden Prize
publisher: Signet D 1928 Published by New American Library