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The Catcher in the Rye J.D. Salinger
Bildungsroman
Coming-of-age
Novel
Young Adult
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USD$10,000

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New York, 1980. 2 pp recto and verso, printed contract completed in type carbon, countersigned by Patricia Powell as witness. Folio. Single sheet standard printed contract. Folded at center. 2 pp recto and verso, printed contract completed in type carbon, countersigned by Patricia Powell as witness. Folio. A signed copy of the contract for the Spanish-language rights of The Catcher in the Rye, made between Salinger and a Barcelona publisher for a book club edition. The final three provisions of the contract testify to the control over his image that Salinger notoriously maintained, stipulating that "no reviews or quotations from reviews" and "no introductory comments or prefaces" be used on the jacket; that "no photograph may be used on the cover or jacket or in any connection with this book," and that "no biographical material may be used for promotion or advertising"; and finally that "the cover and dust jacket of the book must be submitted for the author's approval

About The Catcher in the Rye

"The Catcher in the Rye" by J.D. Salinger, a seminal novel published in 1951, narrates the existential journey of Holden Caulfield, a disenchanted sixteen-year-old. Expelled from his prestigious prep school, Pencey Prep, Holden embarks on a three-day odyssey in New York City before facing his parents with news of his dismissal. Holden is a troubled and introspective youth, deeply troubled by the phoniness and artificiality he perceives in the adult world. His narrative is marked by a mix of cynicism, vulnerability, and an acute longing for authenticity. Throughout the story, he struggles to come to terms with the adult world, which he perceives as insincere and superficial. Holden's yearning for genuine human connections leads him on a quest for truth and sincerity. He seeks solace in encounters with various characters, such as his younger sister Phoebe, whom he adores for her innocence, and Jane Gallagher, a girl from his past whose innocence he idealizes. His interactions with strangers and acquaintances highlight his discomfort with societal expectations, leading him to alienate himself further. The recurring motif of the "catcher in the rye" emerges from Holden's desire to shield innocence and preserve the purity of childhood. He imagines himself standing in a rye field, catching children on the verge of falling over a cliff, symbolizing his desire to protect innocence from the corruption of the adult world. Holden's narration is characterized by his idiosyncratic voice, filled with colloquial language and slang. His inner turmoil, marked by cynicism, confusion, and vulnerability, resonates with readers, making the novel a relatable exploration of adolescent angst and the challenges of transitioning to adulthood. As the story progresses, Holden grapples with themes of loss, isolation, and the inevitability of change. His longing for authenticity clashes with the reality of a world that he perceives as inauthentic and morally bankrupt. "The Catcher in the Rye" is a timeless coming-of-age novel that continues to captivate readers for its exploration of adolescence, alienation, and the struggle to retain purity and authenticity in a world that seems overwhelmingly phony. Holden Caulfield's search for meaning and truth resonates with audiences, making the novel a classic portrayal of teenage angst and the complexities of growing up.