Known mostly for the ubiquitous and controversial The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger was none-the-less the author of other great fiction such as Nine Stories – his depressing and lyrical short story collection, and the two entry New York Stories novella Franny and Zooey.
There are probably very few people who were not affected in some way by Catcher protagonist Holden Caufield. Whatever one thinks about the continued relevance of Holden and the whole crummy ball of wax, there is little doubt that the character captures the spirit of an age; the age of an alienated teen and the early blip of awareness outside of self. Holden’s caustic commentary on all the phonies may not hold up through adulthood, but he sure had a point.
J.D. Salinger, author of ‘Catcher in the Rye,’ dies – Washington Post
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I Aggree that salinger’s books will touch all who read them. However the story that draws me is the story of salinger’s life and why he was driven to hide away from the world.
He never allowed anyone to make a film of catcher or any other books.
There is a rumour that a load of manuscripts have been found after his death.
Oh i hope so. I need new salinger.
Dave W