Examines the life of the reclusive author of "Catcher in the Rye, " including his encounters with celebrities, his love life, his devotion to Eastern religion, and his conflicted relationship with his success.
A collection of essays that offer analysis and opinion about "The Catcher in the Rye, " looking at the form, themes, techniques, and conventions of the 1951 novel, and including biographical information about its author, J.D. Salinger.
Presents a guide to studying J. D. Salinger's "The Catcher in the Rye, " featuring a biographical sketch of the author, information on the censorship of the novel, a list of characters, a plot summary and analysis, and a selection of critical views.
Presents a series of essays that provide a critical examination of Salinger's protagonist, Holden Caulfield, from the 1951 novel, "Catcher in the Rye", and includes character profile, bibliography, and index.