Long Run

Published in 1910, 'Long Run' by Edith Wharton is a short story that explores the complexities of love and regret. The narrative follows a wealthy bachelor who reflects on a past romance with a beautiful married woman, a relationship complicated by his college friend's feelings for her as well. Wharton's keen insight into human emotions and social dynamics makes this work notable for its exploration of unfulfilled desires and the passage of time.