The Loneliness of the Long-distance Runner Summary
Alan Sillitoe

The Loneliness of the Long-distance Runner Summary

Smithappears in The Loneliness of the Long-Distance Runner

Smith is the protagonist and narrator of this, the longest story in the collection. He stole money from a baker and was sentence to spend a couple of years in Borstal, a prison for juvenile delinquents. He has agreed to train in order to compete in the annual long-distance running championship held between the various boys' homes. These morning training sessions allow Smith a reprieve from...

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