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A comprehensive biography of the American author of The Catcher in the Rye and other works. Learn about his early life, World War II service, literary style, controversies, and death.
Apr 2, 2014 · With his landmark novel 'Catcher in the Rye,' J.D. Salinger was an influential 20th-century American writer.
The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by J. D. Salinger about a rebellious teenager, Holden Caulfield, who narrates his experiences after being expelled from a boarding school. The novel explores themes of alienation, identity, loss, and society, and is widely regarded as a classic of American literature.
- J. D. Salinger
- 1951
Learn about the life and works of J.D. Salinger, the American author of The Catcher in the Rye and other stories. Find out how he became a literary icon and a reclusive figure.
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Sep 5, 2013 · But then Salinger as writer, or craftsman, or just listener—with a perfect ear for the sound of American mid-century speech—is invisible throughout. The subject of the book and documentary is...
Jan 27, 2010 · Learn about J.D. Salinger, the reclusive American writer of The Catcher in the Rye and other works. Browse his books, ratings, reviews, and similar authors on Goodreads.
Jan 23, 2020 · Learn about the life and works of J. D. Salinger, the author of the classic novel The Catcher in the Rye and numerous short stories. Explore his early years, wartime experiences, marriages, and reclusive lifestyle.
