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The Catcher in the Rye
1951 novel by J. D. Salinger
For other uses, see The Catcher in the Rye (disambiguation).
The Catcher in the Rye is a novel by American author J.
D. Salinger that was partially published in serial form in 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951.
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Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst and alienation, and as a critique of superficiality in society.[4][5] The novel also deals with themes of innocence, identity, belonging, loss, connection, sex, and depression.
The main character, Holden Caulfield, has become an icon for teenage rebellion.[6] Caulfield, nearly of age, gives his opinion on a wide variety of topics as he narrates his recent life events.
The Catcher in the Rye has been translated widely.[7] About one million copies are sold each year, with total sales of more than 65 million books.[8] The novel was included on Time's 2005 list of