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The Catcher in the Rye

by J.D. Salinger · 1951 · 277 pages

John Green
John Green
Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Recommended by 3 elites

Recommended by 3 Elites

John Green

Kurt Cobain

Sarah Jessica Parker

About This Book

Following his expulsion from a prep school, sixteen-year-old Holden Caulfield explores New York City over three days. The narrative examines his struggle with loneliness, his critique of adult superficiality, and his desire to preserve childhood innocence.

Genres

Psychology & BehaviorFiction & Literature

Topics

AlienationGriefIdentityInnocenceMental HealthStorytelling

Book Details

Published

1951

Pages

277

Language

en

ISBN

9780316769174

Awards & Recognition

National Book Award Finalist (1952)

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