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TITLE: THE CATCHER IN THE RYE By J. D. SALINGER 1951 AUTHOR: J. D. SALINGER PUBLISHER - (LOCATION) / COPYRIGHT: LITTLE, BROWN AND COMPANY - BOSTON 'Published July 1951 Reprinted July 1951' present on copyright EDITION: Early reprint edition with 'THE CATCHER IN THE RYE is a Book-of-the-Month Club selection' present on the bottom of the back flap ISBN: None CATEGORY: Mystery, Rare BINDING/COVER: Hardback with dust jacket COLOR: Black SIZE: 5 � x 8 � (approximately) PAGES: 277 pages. CONDITION: The dust jacket is in good minus condition; there is a chip to the top edge of the spine; there is some unseen taping on the inside of the jacket along the front spine edge; the original $3.00 is still on the top edge of the front flap. There is a private book label pasted to the first front free endpaper. There is a name written in black ink on the first front free endpaper. Book is without other marks or writings, pages are clean and book is tight and sturdy. All the pages are present in book. BACKGROUND/DESCRIPTION: Picture of author on the rear of dust jacket. Although the book is a 'Book-of-the-Month Club selection' this must be a really early printing with J. D. Salinger on the rear. This research is showing much later copies at ridiculous prices. 20th century masterpiece of youth rebellion. COMPETITIVE PRICING! Once paid, book(s) will ship immediately to customer (it's on the way), you are welcome to email about shipment date! We offer free gift wrapping year round on all our products regardless of item's cost. REFUNDS: All ViewFair books, prints, and manuscript items are 100% refundable up to 14 business days after item is received. InvCodePrc 009407 E H V VIEWFAIR BOOKS: RSTC We support FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY nationwide with donations and purchases.

"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.