| Historical Source |
| J |
|
James T. Farrell,
Studs Lonigan, 1935
|
|
|
|
James T. Farrell created the Studs Lonigan character from his own experiences growing up on Chicago's South Side in the opening decades of the twentieth century. Lonigan was the main character in a trilogy published in 1935. Farrell's tough youngster had a memorable trip to Lake Michigan, excerpted here.
The Electronic Encyclopedia of Chicago © 2005 Chicago Historical Society.
The Encyclopedia of Chicago © 2004 The Newberry Library. All Rights Reserved. Portions are copyrighted by other institutions and individuals. Additional information on copyright and permissions.
The Encyclopedia of Chicago © 2004 The Newberry Library. All Rights Reserved. Portions are copyrighted by other institutions and individuals. Additional information on copyright and permissions.