The Catcher in the Rye

Also known as Catcher in the Rye

1951 novel by J. D. Salinger

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"The Catcher in the Rye" is a 1951 novel by J. D. Salinger that follows a teenage protagonist navigating his experiences and observations about the world around him. The book has become a significant work in American literature, widely read and studied for its portrayal of adolescence and its distinctive narrative voice.

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Author: J. D. Salinger
First published: 1945
Editions: 203
Subjects: fictional works, Runaway teenagers, Fiction, Adolescence, teenage boys, Runaway teenagers in literature, Brothers and sisters, Emotionally disturbed teenage boys

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The Catcher in the Rye is a 1951 American coming-of-age novel by American author J. D. Salinger. It was partially published in serial form in 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951.

Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst and alienation, and as a critique of superficiality in society. The novel also deals with themes of innocence, identity, belonging, loss, connection, sex, and depression. The main character, Holden Caulfield, has become an icon for teenage rebellion. Caulfield, nearly of age, gives his opinion on a wide variety of topics as he narrates his recent life events.