Guide Note: The only novel-length story written by J.D. Salinger, The Catcher in the Rye is a story detailing 48 hours in the life of Holden Caulfield. The character is perceived by many as an innocent adrift in a troubled world, while others have blamed the character for inspiring discord in adolecents. For that reason, The Cather in the Rye has been one of the most banned books in American schools.
Fast Facts:
- Author: J.D. Salinger
- Publication Date: 1951
- Narration: First Person (Holden Caulfield)
- Setting: New York City