The Catcher in the Rye
Salinger's coming-of-age novel follows Holden Caulfield's odyssey through New York after expulsion from prep school. Through his cynical yet vulnerable voice, it explores adolescence, authenticity, alienation, and the loss of innocence. The work captured teenage angst and has influenced generations of readers and writers.
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