The Catcher in the Rye by Salinger, J. D.

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Condition
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A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the book cover but the book is still completely intact. The binding may be slightly damaged around the edges but it is still completely intact. May have some underlining and highlighting of text and some writing in the margins, but there are no missing pages or anything else that would compromise the readability or legibility of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“Former library book; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ...
Binding
Mass Market Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
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IsTextBook
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ISBN
9780316769488
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Little Brown & Company
ISBN-10
0316769487
ISBN-13
9780316769488
eBay Product ID (ePID)
104070

Product Key Features

Book Title
Catcher in the Rye
Number of Pages
240 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1991
Topic
Classics, Coming of Age, Literary
Features
Reprint
Genre
Fiction
Author
J.D. Salinger
Format
Mass Market

Dimensions

Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
4.3 Oz
Item Length
6.7 in
Item Width
4.2 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
51-004713
Reviews
"In Mr. Salinger we have a fresh voice. One can actually hear it speaking, and what is has to say is uncannily true, perceptive, and compassionate."-- Clifton Fadiman , Book-of-the-Month Club News
TitleLeading
The
Dewey Edition
23
Dewey Decimal
813/.52
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
The "brilliant, funny, meaningful novel" ( The New Yorker ) that established J. D. Salinger as a leading voice in American literature--and that has instilled in millions of readers around the world a lifelong love of books. "If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth." The hero-narrator of The Catcher in the Rye is an ancient child of sixteen, a native New Yorker named Holden Caufield. Through circumstances that tend to preclude adult, secondhand description, he leaves his prep school in Pennsylvania and goes underground in New York City for three days., The brilliant, funny, meaningful novel ( The New Yorker ) that established J. D. Salinger as a leading voice in American literature--and that has instilled in millions of readers around the world a lifelong love of books. If you really want to hear about it, the first thing you'll probably want to know is where I was born, and what my lousy childhood was like, and how my parents were occupied and all before they had me, and all that David Copperfield kind of crap, but I don't feel like going into it, if you want to know the truth. The hero-narrator of The Catcher in the Rye is an ancient child of sixteen, a native New Yorker named Holden Caufield. Through circumstances that tend to preclude adult, secondhand description, he leaves his prep school in Pennsylvania and goes underground in New York City for three days.
LC Classification Number
PS3537.A426

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    A different view of the world.

    It's a look into the mind of a young man that has problems mentally coping with everyday life. He isn't very empathic and finds fault with everyone and everything. He has trouble fitting in and is seen as a problem by his schools (several since he is kicked out of most). The story is written in first person so you are seeing the world through his eyes. His only redemption is his love for his little sister.

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    Book came earlier than expected in perfect condition. This book is one of my favorites, and I would recommend to people of all ages. Tells the often overlooked and extinguished story of young American teens who feel forgotten by society and frustrated with their situation. Beautiful and compelling and easy to read.

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    Gave as a Christmas gift to my Granddaughter She loves all books. It didn’t matter to her if it was used or not what matters is the content. She was super excited to get it and found a wonderful surprise inside with the original owners name.

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