The Catcher in The Rye

J. D. Salinger's work The Catcher in the Rye was first serialized in 1945–1946 and then released as a novel in 1951. It was written for adults, yet teens like it for its themes of anguish, alienation, and a critique of society's superficiality. It has been widely translated.

"If you want to know about me, the first thing you should know is how I was born, what my childhood was like, what my parents were like, how they kept themselves busy, and all that kind of nonsense." This is the start of J.D. Salinger's epic novel, a contemporary spin on a coming-of-age narrative. Through his main character, Holden Caulfield, who writes about his exploits in New York City over two days while running away from home, the narrative effectively captures the disillusionment felt by teenagers in the 1950s.

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