Summary:
In J.D. Salinger's "Catcher in the Rye," Holden Caulfield is a teen in the late stages of a mental breakdown, acting out in bizarre and vulgar ways to the "phoniness" he sees in the adult world around him. It is a story about a loss of innocence with humor in thte ill-fitting way Caulfield relates to his environment. Contains a bit of background about the author.
Holden Caulfield is well over 50 years of age now, but he is still aging through his adolescence. First introduced in a few short stories by J.D. Salinger in the late 40's, this astonishing character was immortalized when Salinger's masterpiece, The Catcher in the Rye, got published in 1951. Salinger has enriched the story with humor, wit, and intellect, which brings out this tale of a fictional American adolescent as realistic and fascinating as any non-fiction books. The Catcher remains to be a popular demand among teens across the U.S., as well as Canada, entertaining many adolescents and adults alike for its unique view on reality. The book is destined to remain a powerful piece of nostalgia for generations to come.
Although the novel is a grand success, J. D. Salinger, originally, was not a fictional writer......
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