James T. FarrellLiterary Fiction · Classics·1904–1979
Studs lonigan
Synopsis
Follow Studs Lonigan, a young Irish-American man growing up in Chicago during the early 20th century. This epic trilogy chronicles his life from adolescence through adulthood, depicting his struggles with poverty, violence, and the disillusionment of the American Dream. It's a raw and unflinching portrait of a man's decline amidst the changing urban landscape.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10
Content warnings (3)
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