Author
J.D. Salinger
Description
The Catcher in the Rye (1951) by J.D. Salinger is a seminal coming-of-age novel narrated by Holden Caulfield, a cynical yet vulnerable 16-year-old navigating alienation, grief, and the transition to adulthood in 1950s New York. After expulsion from prep school, Holden wanders the city, criticizing "phoniness" while seeking authentic connections.
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