Young Lonigan

About “Young Lonigan”

Young Lonigan: A Boyhood in Chicago Streets is a 1932 novel by James T. Farrell. It is the first part of a trilogy about William "Studs" Lonigan, a young Irish-American growing up in Chicago. The story follows his early life, focusing on his experiences and challenges as he navigates his community and family. The novel provides a realistic portrayal of urban life and the struggles of a young boy coming of age in a working-class neighborhood. The book is part of a larger series that continues the life of the main character. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)