The Catcher in the Rye

von J.D. Salinger

The Catcher in the Rye is a story by J. D. Salinger, partially published in serial form in 1945-1946 and as a novel in 1951. It was originally intended for adults, but is often read by adolescents for The novel\'s protagonist Holden Caulfield has become an icon for teenage rebellion. The novel also deals with complex issues of innocence, identity, belonging, loss