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J. D. Salinger

J. D. Salinger (1919–2010) was an American writer who became an instant literary sensation with the publication of The Catcher in the Rye. Overwhelmed by the attention, he withdrew into a legendary seclusion in Cornish, New Hampshire, publishing very little for the rest of his life. This author hub collects 1 work in the Canon Compass ranking, led by The Catcher in the Rye.

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Start with The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger, ranked #4 in the Canon Compass list.

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The Catcher in the Rye

by J. D. Salinger

4.4 out of 5 stars(46.3K)

The Catcher in the Rye summary & analysis: Holden Caulfield's journey through NYC. J.D. Salinger's classic on alienation, Phoebe, and phoniness explained.

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Complete J. D. Salinger Index

  1. #4The Catcher in the Rye