J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye"

Book Review # 2915

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A general review of "The Catcher in the Rye."

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Paper Summary:

This essay outlines the classic Novel "The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger. It gives a detailed review of the text and many other elements of the writing. The paper also includes the author's opinion of the novel and reasons for his opinion.

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" The Catcher in the Rye, a classic novel written by the infamous J.D. Salinger is a story within the life of Holden Caulfield, a pessimistic 16 year old attending private school. The novel is a window in to a rebellious teenaged mind using Holden Caulfield as an extreme example. Holden is a teenager growing up in 1950s New York who has been expelled from school for poor achievement. Holden's frustration towards society and unstable state of mind is brought upon by constant failure in his academic and social life. In an attempt to deal with his frustration he leaves school a few days prior to the end of term, and goes to New York to 'take a vacation' before returning to his parents whom will be greatly disappointed."

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J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye" (2012, January 15). Retrieved February 08, 2012, from http://www.academon.ca/Book-Review-J-D-Salinger's-The-Catcher-in-the-Rye/2915

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"J.D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye"" 15 January 2012. Web. 08 Feb. 2012. <http://www.academon.ca/Book-Review-J-D-Salinger's-The-Catcher-in-the-Rye/2915>