Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • James Thomas Farrell: An American author, primarily remembered for his realistic and often gritty novels depicting urban life, particularly in Chicago. His most famous work is the "Studs Lonigan" trilogy.

Usage

• Proper noun:
  • The novels of James Thomas Farrell offer a stark portrayal of early 20th-century Chicago.
  • Literary critics often analyze the social themes in the work of James Thomas Farrell.

Advanced Usage

• "Farrell's Chicago": Used to describe the specific, realistic, and often harsh depiction of Chicago found in his novels.
  • The course explored the literary geography of Farrell's Chicago.

Variants and Related Words

• Studs Lonigan: The title character and name of Farrell's most famous trilogy.
  • The Studs Lonigan trilogy is considered a classic of American naturalist fiction.

Synonyms

• Author: A writer of a book, article, or report.
• Novelist: A writer of novels.

Related Phrases

• "in the tradition of Farrell": Describing a style of writing that is realistic, focused on urban settings, and concerned with social conditions.
  • His gritty, urban prose is clearly in the tradition of Farrell.

Noun

1. United States writer remembered for his novels (1904-1979)