Studs Lonigan by James T. Farrell
"Studs Lonigan" is a trilogy that follows the life of an Irish-American man growing up in the South Side of Chicago. His life is marked by aimlessness and self-destruction, as he navigates through adolescence into adulthood against the backdrop of the Great Depression. The protagonist's struggle with his own ambitions, societal pressures, and personal weaknesses provides a stark examination of the human condition and the American Dream.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 29th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- Recommended Books (Academy of Achievement)