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The Catcher in the Rye
Published
1991
Pages
228
Language
English
ISBN
9780316769488
About this book
The "brilliant, funny, meaningful novel" (The New Yorker) that established J. D. Salinger as a leading voice in American literature--and that has instilled in millions of readers around the world a lifelong love of books. "If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth." The hero-narrator of The Catcher in the Rye is an ancient child of sixteen, a native New Yorker named Holden Caufield. Through circumstances that tend to preclude adult, secondhand description, he leaves his prep school in Pennsylvania and goes underground in New York City for three days.
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The Catcher in the Rye is a quintessential coming-of-age novel that resonates with anyone grappling with identity and societal expectations. It's a must-read for young adults and students exploring classic American literature, though those seeking fast-paced plot-driven narratives might find Holden's introspective journey a bit slow.
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The Catcher in the Rye follows 16-year-old Holden Caulfield as he navigates three days alone in New York City after being expelled from prep school. Narrated in his distinctive, cynical, and often humorous voice, the novel explores his disillusionment with the adult world, his search for authenticity, and his struggle with adolescence. It's a poignant portrayal of teenage angst and alienation.
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