"New Perspectives on The Catcher in the Rye - English Language Edition"

Author: Salsman
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Publish Date: 2007-01-01
Features: The Catcher in the Rye was first published in 1951 and is one of the most popular American novels, as well as one of the most censored in the United States. In the introduction, Jack Salsman discusses the history of novel writing and publishing, the mixed reviews from critics and scholars, the debates surrounding censorship, and its place in postmodern literature. This book offers a balanced critique of the novel, reflecting on the ideological themes of the Cold War era reflected in it, the subcultures in American society, the patterns of adolescent crisis, and the rich and complex narrative structure.