The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by J.D. Salinger. This Great American Novel discusses: alienation, "phoniness," coming of age (growing up), and more. Holden is an outsider, with a cynical view of the world and others. Here's a study guide of The Catcher in the Rye.
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'The Catcher in the Rye' Study Guide
J.D. Salinger's Famous & Controversial Novel
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