The Long Run by Edith Wharton (1916)

Name: The Long Run
Author: Edith Wharton

The story revolves around the marriage of two individuals from different social classes. The husband, a wealthy and conventional businessman, marries a woman from a lower social class who possesses a strong sense of individuality and independence. As their relationship progresses, the wife struggles to adapt to her new role in high society, leading to tension and conflict within the marriage.

By Edith Wharton · First published 1916 · Genre: Fiction, Drama, Romance · 6 chapters · 13,913 words

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It was last winter, after a twelve years' absence from New York, that I saw again, at one of the Jim Cumnors' dinners, my old friend Halston Merrick.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edith Wharton
Date: 1916 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fiction, Drama, Romance, Social Critique
Length: 13,913 words
Structure: 6 chapters, 215 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

Fiction — The narrative is a constructed story, not based on real events.
Drama — The narrative focuses on emotional experiences and conflicts.
Romance — The narrative includes elements of love and relationships.
Social Critique — The narrative critiques societal norms and expectations.