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The Catcher in the Rye

By J. D. Salinger

First published 1945

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.

Published
1945
Pages
288
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Holden Caulfield · D.B. Caufield · Mr. Spencer · Robert Ackley · Ward Stradlater · Benedict Arnold · Maurice · Mr. Antolini

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