Download or read book The Long Prospect: Text Classics written by Elizabeth Harrower and published by Text Publishing. This book was released on 2012-10-24 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sharply observed, bitter and humorous, The Long Prospect is a story of life in an Australian industrial town. Growing up neglected in a seedy boarding house, Emily Lawrence befriends Max, a middle-aged scientist who encourages her to pursue her intellectual interests. Innocent Emily will face scandal, suburban snobbery and psychological torment.