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    This document provides an introduction and overview of J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye". It discusses that the novel was published in 1951 and tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager expelled from prep school who spends two days in New York City. The book deals with themes of growing up, family, and the angst of being a teenager. It has sold over 65 million copies and is frequently challenged in libraries due to objectionable content, yet is also considered one of the best books of the 20th century. The document frames Holden Caulfield as symbolizing the growing pains of his generation despite coming from wealth and privilege.

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    This document provides an introduction and overview of J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye". It discusses that the novel was published in 1951 and tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager expelled from prep school who spends two days in New York City. The book deals with themes of growing up, family, and the angst of being a teenager. It has sold over 65 million copies and is frequently challenged in libraries due to objectionable content, yet is also considered one of the best books of the 20th century. The document frames Holden Caulfield as symbolizing the growing pains of his generation despite coming from wealth and privilege.

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    This document provides an introduction and overview of J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye". It discusses that the novel was published in 1951 and tells the story of Holden Caulfield, a teenager expelled from prep school who spends two days in New York City. The book deals with themes of growing up, family, and the angst of being a teenager. It has sold over 65 million copies and is frequently challenged in libraries due to objectionable content, yet is also considered one of the best books of the 20th century. The document frames Holden Caulfield as symbolizing the growing pains of his generation despite coming from wealth and privilege.

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    J.

    D Salingers Catcher In The Rye


    An I Introduction

    America had won the War


    We beat the Japanese and the Germans It was good to be an American Or was it

    Was there a lingering angst in America?

    Enter J.D. Salinger


    Born in New York City, Jan. 1, 1919 Died January, 2010 Publishes Catcher in The Rye in 1951 Has not granted an interview 1980 Catcher has sold more

    (Jerome David)

    than 65 million copies

    Salingers main character, Holden Caulfield, comes to symbolize the growing pains of an entire generation of high school students

    The Catcher in the Rye


    Tells the story of a teenager expelled from prep school and his forty-eight hour journey through New York City in the 1950s. The book deals with school, alcohol, hypocrisy, sex, family, mental health and being a teenager The story is told in stream of consciousness

    Catcher in the Rye cont


    One of the most frequently challenged books in library history because of vulgar language and other objectionable material. Frequently named as one of the best books of the twentieth century

    Holden Caulfield comes from a wealthy background


    He attends a fancy boarding school He has all the assumed advantages and privileges American society can offer Yet stillhe is unhappy

    Quickwrite
    Imagine youre rich and go to boarding school You have every opportunity to be successful and happy in society Why might you still be unhappy?

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