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J. D. Salinger

A concise guide to J. D. Salinger's body of work, major titles, and recurring themes.

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Author overview

J. D. Salinger (1919–2010) was a novelist whose body of work spans novels. This writing is associated with United States. Major works and useful reading starting points include The Catcher in the Rye, Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters and Seymour: An Introduction, Franny and Zooey, and Nine Stories. Key themes include Grief and protection and Performance and sincerity.

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Begin with The Catcher in the Rye.

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