The Catcher in the Rye

The Catcher in the Rye Ever since the publication in 1951, J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye has served as the firestorm for controversy and debate. This book is a graphic depiction of the human condition, making it enlightening, yet incredibly depressing. The main character, Holden Caulfield, is one from many of Salinger's short stories that were periodicals. But in the novel, Holden is presented to the reader in first person narrative, which is …

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