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Summary
J.D. Salinger's classic of adolescent angst is now available for the first time in trade paperback. Holden Caulfield, knowing he is to be expelled from school, decides to leave early. He spends three days in New York City and tells the story of what he did and suffered there.
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This work has become a defining piece of literature for its honest portrayal of teenage angst, existential dilemmas, and the search for identity. It resonates particularly with young adults grappling with the complexities of growing up and feels poignant for anyone contemplating their place in a confusing world.
Themes
- •the struggle of teenage alienation
- •loss of innocence and adulthood
- •the critique of societal expectations
- •the quest for identity and belonging
- •the impact of mental health on youth
Era
modern
Reading Level
popular