The Catcher in the Rye

First published: 1945

Description

Story of Holden Caufield with his idiosyncrasies, penetrating insight, confusion, sensitivity and negativism. Holden, knowing he is to be expelled from school, decides to leave early. He spends three days in New York City and tells the story of what he did and suffered there.

Subjects

fictional works Runaway teenagers Fiction Adolescence teenage boys Runaway teenagers in literature Brothers and sisters Emotionally disturbed teenage boys Preparatory schools Open Library Staff Picks Bildungsromans Alienation in teenagers

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