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

The Catcher in the Rye by: J.D. Salinger. Ms. Banfield English 12. First edition cover. Published. First published in 1951 Frequently challenged because of profanity and portrayal of sexuality and teenage angst. Holden Caulfield Defiant Rebellious. Written in 1 st person

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

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  1. The Catcher in the Ryeby: J.D. Salinger Ms. Banfield English 12 First edition cover

  2. Published • First published in 1951 • Frequently challenged because of profanity and portrayal of sexuality and teenage angst.

  3. Holden Caulfield Defiant Rebellious Written in 1st person Follows Holden’s experiences in new York following his expulsion from Pencey Prep He is talking from a mental facility Protagonist First Person

  4. Controversy • 1960 • Teacher fired and reinstated for assigning book • 1961-1982 • Most censored book in schools and libraries in US • Most taught book in public schools in US • 1990-2000 • 13th most challenged book

  5. Films about the book? • Are there any? • Many have tried but all have failed. • Salinger says no. • Many have referenced characters to The Catcher in the Rye, but no movie or film or play has been made of this book.

  6. J.D. Salinger (mini-bio) Jan. 1, 1919 - Jan. 27, 2010 Died in his home Recluse Last interview in 1980

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