The Catcher in the Rye
Description
J.D. Salinger's iconic novel plunges into the turbulent inner world of Holden Caulfield, a disillusioned teenager expelled from prep school. Over a few days wandering through New York City, Holden grapples with the perceived phoniness of the adult world and desperately clings to the innocence of childhood. Through his distinctive, intimate narration, readers experience Holden's confusion, alienation, and yearning for authenticity. The story culminates in his poignant fantasy of being a 'catcher in the rye,' a protector of innocence against the inevitable fall into adulthood.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin Books
Published Jan 1, 1994
192 pages
ISBN: 9780140237504
paperback
Back Bay Books
Published Jan 1, 2010
294 pages
ISBN: 9780316769174
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Details
First Published
1951
Language
eng
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Content and trigger warnings for The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.