
The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
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The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger (Book Analysis)
Detailed Summary, Analysis and Reading Guide
About this book
Unlock the more straightforward side of The Catcher in the Rye with this concise and insightful summary and analysis! This engaging summary presents an analysis of The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger, one of the most popular young adult novels of all time. It is written from the perspective of Holden Caulfield, a rebellious teenager who suffers from depression and finds social conventions oppressive. After being expelled, Holden decides to run away, and spends three days roaming the streets of New York in search of meaning, a better understanding of himself, and somewhere he belongs. The Catcher in the Rye was first published in 1951 and remains a firm favourite with teenage readers around the world. It is the best-known work by J. D. Salinger, a reclusive American writer who died in 2010.Find out everything you need to know about The Catcher in the Rye in a fraction of the time! This in-depth and informative reading guide brings you:
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Table of contents
- J. D. Salinger
- The Catcher in the Rye
- Summary
- Character study
- Analysis
- Further reflection
- Further reading