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The Catcher in the Rye

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Catcher in the Rye, The
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Novel
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English
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The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by American author J. D. Salinger that was partially published in serial form in 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951. Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst and alienation, and as a critique of superficiality in society. The novel also deals with themes of innocence, identity, belonging, loss, connection, sex, and depression. The main character, Holden Caulfield, has become an icon for teenage rebellion. Caulfield, nearly of age, gives his opinion on a wide variety of topics as he narrates his recent life events.

The Catcher in the Rye has been translated widely. About one million copies are sold each year, with total sales of more than 65 million books. The novel was included on Time's 2005 list of the 100 best English-language novels written since 1923, and it was named by Modern Library and its readers as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. In 2003, it was listed at number 15 on the BBC's survey "The Big Read".

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Novel partially published in serial form in 1945-6, the full novel was published in book form on July 16, 1951.

Last modified: 2020-08-06 (revision #18464)

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NameFormatISBNRelease Date
The Catcher in the RyePaperback?1951-07
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LibraryThing Work
4053418
OpenLibrary Work ID
OL3335292W
Wikidata Work ID
Q183883

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