What does the cryptic crossword clue "Long narrative, a talk written up (4)" mean?

The definition is "Long". The wordplay uses a reversal. GAS (reversal="[to]") + A (synonym="from surface") = SAGA; definition: "Long narrative," The answer is SAGA.

Long narrative, a talk written up (4)

Guardian Cryptic #29570 | 24 Down | 2024-12-19 flower

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