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The Catcher in the Rye, an American coming-of-age novel by J. D. Salinger, was first published (cover pictured).
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The Catcher in the Rye
1951 novel by J. D. Salinger
The Catcher in the Rye is the only novel by American author J. D. Salinger. It was partially published in serial form in 1945–46 before being novelized in 1951. Originally intended for adults, it is often read by adolescents for its themes of angst and alienation, and as a…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Bildungsroman
Coming of age literary genre
In literary criticism, a bildungsroman is a literary genre that focuses on the psychological and moral growth and change of the protagonist from childhood to adulthood. The term comes from the German words Bildung and Roman ('novel').Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
J. D. Salinger
American writer (1919–2010)
Jerome David Salinger was an American author best known for his 1951 novel The Catcher in the Rye. Salinger published several short stories in Story magazine in 1940, before serving in World War II. In 1948, his critically acclaimed story "A Perfect Day for Bananafish" appeared…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)