The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan (The Studs Lonigan Trilogy, Book 2)

Cleveland / New York: Forum Books / World Publishing Company, 1948. First Thus. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good. 0x0x0. First printing of Forum Books edition. Jacket edges rubbed. 1948 Hard Cover. 350 pp. Includes new introduction by author. The Young Manhood of Studs Lonigan is a 1934 novel by James T. Farrell, and the second part of Farrell's trilogy based on the life of William "Studs" Lonigan. This novel covers about 12 years in Studs Lonigan's life, from 1917 through 1928. In this time, we witness the physical and spiritual deterioration of a boy whose life once held a great deal of promise.